Handout
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Empire: Slavery and Economy in Barbados

For Students 9th - 10th
History of slavery and sugar cultivation practices on the island colony. Archived.
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Antigua and Barbuda's History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this interesting account of the history of Antigua and Barbuda detailing English development of sugar plantations and sugar mills, and the early emancipation of the slaves on the plantations.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: Amerigo Vespucci

For Students 5th - 8th
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...