What is the passage mainly about?
How sugar has changed from a simple plant into a global industry
Why were the Caribbean islands good places for sugarcane production?
The weather was ideal for growing the plant.
How did people enjoy the sugarcane before it became popular?
People chewed it to enjoy its sweetness
Why was the sugar called "White gold" before the 18th century'?
Because it was too expensive for most people to buy
What unfair action did the plantation owners do to get more workers during the 18th century?
People from East India and other parts of Asia were also brought to the Americas to work on plantations.
In which country was sugarcane juice turned into crystal?
In India
What happend as' more and more people developed a taste for sugar?
Demand for the product greatly increased
Which parts of the world did people come from to work on plantation in the Americas?
From Africa, East India and other parts of Asia.
Who introduced sugar to Western Europe?
The Crusaders
