Why Did Madeira Turn To Africa

After 1450, Madeira turned to Africa, as the slaves from Canary Island were dying, due to the exposure to diseases that Europeans brought with them.Only Africa could provide the growing number of workers required to achieve the high demand of sugar production. Additionally, the Africans slaves were able to work in the tropical conditions over a long period. Moreover, Madeira’s geographical location proved to be an advantage, as it allowed the trade of African slaves to run smoothly. Slavery in agriculture and been dormant for almost 500 years since the Roman latifundium, hence the doors to slavery towards agriculture opened due to demanded in labour. Consequently, by the end of the 15th century, Madeira’s sugar was able to expand to European