Plantations

Definition

Plantations are large-scale farms that primarily focus on the cultivation and harvesting of one major cash crop.

Related terms

Slavery: In many historical contexts, plantations were worked by slaves who were forced to labor without pay.

Indentured Servitude: A system where a person is bound to work for another person for a specified period of time, often used in plantation economies.

Colonial Economy: The economic system established by colonizers in their colonies, often involving the establishment of plantations.