Which very profitable crop pushed owners to work their slaves very hard, under very difficult time and weather conditions?

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Sugarcane was a profitable crop in colonial America because of its high demand as a sweetener for tea and coffee. It was a labor-intensive crop that required long, hot hours in the field, which subjected slaves to difficult weather conditions. Slavery was used to cultivate sugarcane on large plantations, and slave owners worked their slaves very hard to maximize profits.

Which Very Profitable Crop Pushed Owners to Work Their Slaves