Asked by Domonic Bennett on May 10, 2024
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In 1860, what other countries besides the U.S. remained major slave economies?
A) Cuba and Jamaica
B) Cuba and Brazil
C) Brazil and Jamaica
D) Jamaica and Haiti
Slave Economies
were economic systems that relied heavily on slave labor, particularly prevalent in the Americas before the abolition of slavery.
Cuba
An island nation in the Caribbean known for its significant history, including Spanish colonization, a communist revolution in 1959, and tense relations with the United States.
Brazil
The largest country in both South America and Latin America, known for its rich cultural heritage, biodiversity, and significant economic growth.
- Analyze the change in the United States' economic landscape, with a focus on the South, as a result of emancipation.
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Zybrea KnightMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In 1860, Cuba and Brazil were significant slave economies alongside the United States. Both countries continued to import African slaves for their sugar plantations and other agricultural enterprises well into the 19th century.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the change in the United States' economic landscape, with a focus on the South, as a result of emancipation.