Discuss the economic impact of slavery in the New World.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the economic impact of slavery in the Americas. The economic impact may extend beyond the timeframe, but it must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Candidates may refer to the extent to which slavery was successful in either replacing or complementing indigenous labour. They may discuss the significance of slavery to the expansion of, for example, sugar and tobacco plantations. They may discuss the impact of slavery on other economic activities, such as mining. They may also discuss the economic impact of the slave trade itself. While other relevant factors, such as the living and working conditions of slaves, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.