Question

what is the most important claim that the authors make in \part four: back to our stories: new workers, new sugar\ in sugar changed the world?
mahatma gandhi was an inspiring leader in the cause for human rights.
sugar production and trade had a global impact on slavery and rebellion.
technology removed the need for large numbers of laborers to process sugar.
beet sugar and artificial sweeteners led to the downfall of the sugar industry.

Explanation:

To determine the most important claim in "Part Four: Back to Our Stories: New Workers, New Sugar" of Sugar Changed the World, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on Mahatma Gandhi, but the part's title and context suggest a focus on sugar's broader impact, not just Gandhi's human rights leadership.
• Option B: The part likely explores how sugar production and trade had a global impact, including on slavery and rebellion, which aligns with the book's theme of sugar's far - reaching influence.
• Option C: The part is about new workers in sugar production, not technology removing the need for laborers.
• Option D: The part is about new workers, not the downfall of the sugar industry due to beet sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Answer:

B. Sugar production and trade had a global impact on slavery and rebellion.