Which statement best relates sugarcane production to the expansion of slavery in the Americans?

Question

A. Sugarcane production had little impact on the expansion of slavery in the Americans compared to other cash crops
B. While sugarcane did use enslaved labor, other factors such as economic policy were more important reasons for expansion
C. Because sugar was a cash crop, the cheap labor provided by slavery allowed for the greatest profit for plantations
D. The enslavement of Indigenous people in the Americas allowed for the growth of sugarcane production

Answer 1

C. Because sugar was a cash crop, the cheap labor provided by slavery allowed for the greatest profit for plantations.

This statement best captures the relationship between sugarcane production and the expansion of slavery in the Americas, as sugarcane was a highly profitable cash crop that relied heavily on enslaved labor for its cultivation and processing.