Rice Plantations and Indigo Harvesting in South Carolina and Georgia
Definition
This refers to the large-scale farming operations focused on rice cultivation and indigo production in South Carolina and Georgia during colonial times.
Analogy
Imagine rice plantations as giant outdoor factories where rice is being mass-produced. Similarly, think of indigo harvesting like collecting rare gems used for making expensive jewelry - in this case, dye for textiles.
Related terms
Plantation System: A system based on agricultural mass production, typically employing slave labor.
Staple Crops: Crops that are continuously in demand; basic crops that are regularly consumed.
Slave Labor: The forced work performed by enslaved people with no compensation.
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