Sugar Changed the World - Section 5

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What is the author's purpose in 'Sugar Changed the World'?

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To convey the central idea - that sugar has had a positive and negative impact all over the world - in an engaging and accessible way to the reader.

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What is the author's purpose in 'How Sugar Changed the World' by Heather Whipps?

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To convey the central idea, that sugar has had a positive and negative impact on the world, in a humorous way.

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What does the word 'shrill' mean in the context: 'his shrill voice sounded like nails on a chalkboard'?

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sharp

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What does the word 'lithe' mean in the context: 'the lithe boy was perfect for the basketball team'?

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agile

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What is the author's purpose in the video, 'Louisiana Sugarcane Farmer'?

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To convey a personal account of what it is like to be a sugar farmer in modern times.

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Define 'sugar' in the context of its historical impact.

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A sweet substance derived from sugarcane or sugar beet, which has played a significant role in global trade, economy, and culture.

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What are the positive impacts of sugar on society?

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Sugar has contributed to economic growth, culinary diversity, and cultural practices.

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What are the negative impacts of sugar on society?

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Sugar has been linked to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and exploitation in labor practices.

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Explain the term 'hidden costs' in relation to sugar production.

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Hidden costs refer to the social, environmental, and health impacts of sugar production that are not reflected in its market price.

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What role did sugar play in the transatlantic slave trade?

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Sugar plantations in the Americas relied heavily on enslaved labor, which fueled the transatlantic slave trade.