Following full emancipation in 1838, many sugar plantations in Trinidad and British Guiana faced severe labour shortages. Which strategy did planters in these territories primarily use to address this problem?

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Following full emancipation in 1838, many sugar plantations in Trinidad and British Guiana faced severe labour shortages. Which strategy did planters in these territories primarily use to address this problem?

Accepted Answer

Immigration of indentured labourers from India — Award 1 mark for identifying Indian indentureship as the primary response to labour shortages in Trinidad and British Guiana. C is incorrect — planters generally refused to increase wages significantly. A is incorrect — while some mechanisation occurred, it was not the primary strategy and was limited. B is incorrect — planters resisted subdivision and sought to maintain the plantation system.

Answer

Subdivision of estates into small plots

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Increased wages to attract local workers

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Mechanisation of all sugar production

Answer

Immigration of indentured labourers from India

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