In the 1600s and 1700s, European plantations in the West Indies primarily produced cash crops like sugar, tobacco, and coffee, which were highly lucrative in European markets. These plantations relied heavily on enslaved African labor, leading to a brutal system of slavery that had devastating effects on the enslaved population. The wealth generated from these plantations significantly contributed to the economies of colonial powers such as Britain, France, and Spain, while also fostering social and economic inequalities. The legacy of this plantation system has had lasting impacts on the region's Demographics and socio-economic structures.
1350-1600
The East African slave trade in the 1600 operated within Africa, Europe, and Asia, while the Atlantic slave trade in the 1700s also included in the Americans.
No. The 16th century lasted from 1501-1600. The 1700's were during the 18th century (1701-1800)
At the beginning of the century, Elizabeth I. After she died, James I and then Charles I. From 1649 till 1660 there was the Protectorate instead of a king or queen. The Monarchy was restored with Charles II, James II, and then William and Mary. William lived into the 1700s.
Between 1500 and 1600, numerous European explorers set sail, driven by the age of discovery. Notable figures include Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake, among many others. The exact number of explorers is difficult to quantify, but hundreds undertook voyages during this century, seeking new trade routes and territories. This period significantly expanded European knowledge of the world and led to widespread colonization.
England and France
Manly it was England and France ...
no, 1700s
philadelphia
what was the society like in the early 1600's
middle class, average at best
Indigo Rice & Sugar
The first Europeans to travel the Great Kanawha River were French missionaries around the 1600-1700s. The first full European expedition was by the British in 1774 by a Captain Hanson.
england spain
They were nice until a war broke out.
1350-1600
There were mostly catholics during the 1600-1700s.