How did sugarcane cultivation affect the population of the New World?
1) The African population grew substantially as Europeans forced them to work as slaves on sugarcane plantations.
2) Native populations grew substantially due to widespread prosperity tied to high European demand for the crop.
3) The European population grew substantially as many high-paying jobs were created on sugarcane plantations.
4) Native populations grew substantially due to the increase in available food resources throughout the region.
