What became the dominant crop of the Caribbean colonies?
A) corn
B) beans
C) tobacco
D) sugar
E) cotton

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Sugar cane became the dominant crop of the Caribbean colonies and was the main source of income for European powers like Britain, France, and Spain. The demand for sugar in Europe led to the importation of enslaved Africans to work on the sugar plantations, resulting in the brutal system of chattel slavery in the region.

What Became the Dominant Crop of the Caribbean Colonies