The Plantation Society

The Plantation Society refers to a social and economic system primarily established in the Americas and the Caribbean, where large farms, called plantations, grew crops like sugar, cotton, and tobacco. These plantations relied heavily on enslaved Africans and later indentured workers to perform intensive manual labor. The society was characterized by a hierarchical structure, with plantation owners at the top and enslaved or laboring populations at the bottom. This system shaped the economy, social relations, and racial dynamics of the regions involved, often resulting in significant disparities and lasting social impacts.