Could be historical interpretation! Sounds like that is the most likely answer!
Answer:
That's nice, but there's no question to answer?
Explanation:
If you edit and post the question, I'd be happy to try and answer it
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<h2>Literacy</h2>
Literacy means the ability to read and write. Being able to read and write is an important skill in modern societies. Usually, people learn how to read and write at school. People who can read and write are called literate; those who cannot are called illiterate.

Answer:
yes they did.
Explanation:
By the late 17th century Caribbean rum was a thriving export trade and became part of the triangular trade where molasses was sent to New England to be distilled into rum. Rum was then shipped to West Africa and exchanged for slaves which in turn were sent to work on sugar plantations in the Caribbean.