The first plantation crop that Europeans,** particularly the Portuguese, **grew on the plain of Northeast Brazil was sugar. They established large sugar plantations using enslaved Africans for labor, and the harsh, labor-intensive work of sugar production greatly contributed to the development of **Brazil **as a significant player in the international sugar market. ;
The first plantation crop grown by Europeans in northeast Brazil was sugar, primarily by the Portuguese. This began in the early 16th century due to high demand in Europe and the suitability of the region's climate. The establishment of sugar plantations significantly influenced Brazil's economy and the use of enslaved African labor for production.
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