Why did the europeans use slaves to make sugar

Cane sugar proces of production is an agricultural activity which takes a large period of time and a massive effort from farmers. In the context of from cane plantation takes time and effort that European culture African slaves where suited to carry out this job. Also cane sugar production was a high quality resource to trade in Europe, in this sense african slaves where one of the most important ways to secure economic growth and power for Europe in terms of productive forces for sugar cane production.