jamaica was one a the largest sugar producing country inah the caribbean . Jamaica‚ the third largest Caribbean island‚ was inhabited by Arawak natives when it was first sighted by the second voyage of Christopher Columbus on 5 May 1494. Columbus himself was stranded on Jamaica from 1503 to 1504 during his fourth voyage. The Spanish settled in Jamaica in 1509 and held the island against many privateer raids from their main city‚ now called Spanish Town‚ which served as capital of Jamaica from
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were the enslaved Africans. The setting of the poem takes place in several different locations such as the Caribbean which is referred to as the New World and Africa. It also includes the journey from Africa to the Caribbean‚ which is known as the Middle Passage. However‚ the geographical focus is based on the Caribbean. The poem is based on past events‚ however‚ the writer Lasana Sekou gives a present day analysis of this past event
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Eric Zhang Dr. Ritche 3rd period 10/2/2014 What Drove the Sugar Trade In 1493‚ Christopher Columbus introduced cane sugar to the islands of the Caribbean. At that time‚ sugar was practically unknown to most people in Europe. However‚ it became so popular later in Europe. There are 3 factors that drove the sugar trade; the demand of sugar‚ the plantations‚ and the mercantilism The high demand of sugar was one of the biggest reasons that drove the sugar trade. The sugar became so popular when it arrived
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Tainos: And their impact on the Caribbean Outline Thesis Statement: The Taino Indians‚ a unique group in Hispaniola‚ made many contributions to the Caribbean that are still shared and practiced in modern-day society. Introduction I. Background A. Definition of Taino B. Culture / Lifestyle II. History A. Housing / dress B. Food / agriculture C. Transportation
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countries that had potential to be rich with profitable resources and goods such as sugar and silver. One such group of slaves traveled from Africa to the Caribbean Islands. As they arrived to the islands‚ not only did they bring their grit and labor‚ but they brought aspects of their culture such as art which played a big part in shaping the Caribbean islands. Arts during the 18th century provided an outlet for representation of these slaves which fueled
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MY HISTORY SCHOOL BASED ASSESMENT (S.B.A) THEME: RESISTANCE AND REVOLT What were the consequences of the Haitian Revolution on Haiti and the wider Caribbean? [pic] By Registration Number: Center Number: Topic: Resistance and Revolt What were the consequences of the Haitian Revolution on Haiti and the wider Caribbean? [pic] By Registration Number: Center Number: Topic: Resistance and Revolt Table of Content
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Question: What are the causes of social stratification in the Caribbean? Throughout our lives‚ there must have been some form of categorization whether your complexion or financial status. Even in today’s society‚ people are judged and put into groups based on their race or even sometimes religion. This is known as Social Stratification. This however could not be possible without a diversed Caribbean that is present today. Cultural Diversity then speaks about the different ethnic traditions such
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year or more. In 1838‚ indentured labor was introduced to the Caribbean as result of the lack labor in the plantation fields. Most indentured laborers brought to the Caribbean were from India‚ Asia‚ Africa and Europe. Liberated Africans were also sent to the West Indies at the expense of the government. Most of these workers signed contracts voluntarily‚ but were under the control of the plantation owners once they arrived in the Caribbean. Indenture-ship had the greatest impact in Trinidad and Guyana
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put into place.. Much continuity took place as well as changes. On many passages the slaves took to America‚ many slaves died from diseases. Disease remained a major cause of death among slaves because of the lack of medicinal objects. The African Diaspora remained constant it profited both Africa and America with economic gain such as crops for America and firepower for Africa. Continuity includes how African culture and religion was brought over to the Americas even after missionaries attempted to
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Meditation on Yellow Olive Senior is a Jamaican poet who explores Caribbean history. Her poetry often conveys her displeasure of colonization and the suffering Caribbean people endured. Meditation on Yellow explores the colonization and exploitation process carried out by the Europeans. This poem strong conveys Senior discontentment as it relates to the exploitation of the land and the Amerindian tribe. It through the use of symbolism‚ language and repetition the brutality of colonization
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