The strenuous work of slaves to turn cane into sugar involved
a. milling the sugarcane into powder.
b. planting cane in spring; harvesting in fall.
c. using large copper kettles to boil down the liquid into sugar.
d. providing opportunities for slaves to earn some extra money for themselves
e. rotating slaves out of the back-breaking work to preserve their strength and health.
c
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A) timber B) rubber C) opium D) quinine
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a. Freedom b. Nationalism c. Deal d. Liberty
When George III assumed the throne of England, he
A. was painfully immature. B. feared using the authority of his monarchy. C. mandated official recognition of the Church of England in all colonies. D. was considered to have a brilliant mind for politics. E. faced a full rebellion in the colonies.
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A. was not considered necessary until the last months of the Civil War. B. aroused opposition from poorer whites for its expensive substitute policy. C. compelled slaves to serve as soldiers. D. never allowed for the hiring of substitutes. E. forced all white males between the ages of 18 and 25 to serve for three years.