History of Sugar

What is the central idea of Sugar Changed the World.

• there are many “hidden costs” in the impact of

  the sugar industry

• sugar had a positive and negative

  impact on the world

• sugar farming represents the fulfillment of a dream and a

  source of pride

What is the central idea of "How Sugar Changed the World"?

• Even though slavery is bad, slaves played a key role in the Age of Freedom.

• Sugar helped develop trade, politics, and countries from the 17-19th centuries.

• For some sugar farmers, sugar farming represents the fulfillment of a dream and is a source of pride.

• There were and continue to be many hidden costs in the production of sugar.

What is the meaning of commodities as it is used in the excerpt?

• goods

• foodstuffs

• luxuries

• basic necessities

Which one best supports the central idea of "How Sugar Changed the World": Sugar had a lasting impact on shaping trade, politics, and borders from the 17-19th centuries.

• “Following the strand of sugar and slavery leads directly into the tumult of the Age of Revolutions."

• “[Sugar] was the engine of the slave trade that brought millions of Africans to the Americas ... The history of every nation in the Caribbean ... and parts of the Southern United States was forever shaped by sugar cane plantations.”

• “[Sugar farming is] the only thing I’ve ever done. I grew up on a farm and it’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”

• “The consumption of sugar and its history gives a great insight into various interrelated issues, ... We also see a hint at the “hidden costs” and impacts to society.”

Which statement describes a purpose for writing that both "How Sugar Changed the World" and Sugar Changed the World share?

• To persuade the reader that their theories about global trade were more correct than other popular theories.

• To show the fact that Britain wanted to keep the sugar islands led to the loss of their control in the American colonies.

• To explain the profound impact of the production and trade of sugar on global economies, governments, and societies.

• To show the expansion of the sugar trade around the world, including the creation of countries and products over time.

Which statement best applies to Sugar Changed the World?

• As global trade in sugar increased, so did the spread of freedom.

• The increased production of sugar has hidden costs.

• The spread of sugar popularity was helped by shopkeepers attracting customers by using the loss leader sales tactic.

What is the central idea of "Sugar"?

• sugar had a positive and negative impact on the world

• there are many “hidden costs” in the impact of the sugar industry

• sugar farming represents the fulfillment of a dream and a source of pride

Which statement best applies to "Sugar"?

• As global trade in sugar increased, so did the spread of freedom.

• The increased production of sugar has hidden costs.

• The spread of sugar popularity was helped by shopkeepers attracting customers by using the loss leader sales tactic.

Which statements applies to both Sugar Changed the World and "Sugar"?

• The increased production of sugar has hidden costs.

• As more people ate/drank sugar, the economy boomed and transformed.

• As global trade in sugar increased, so did the spread of freedom.

• The demand for sugar caused more slaves to help produce sugar.

What is the central idea of "Louisiana Sugarcane

Farmer"?

• sugar had a positive and negative impact on the world

• there are many “hidden costs” in the impact of the sugar industry

• sugar farming represents the fulfillment of a dream and a source of pride