1. True: The geography of the Caribbean lands did hinder the region's resistance to slavery. The Caribbean islands were relatively small and isolated, making it difficult for enslaved people to escape or establish large-scale rebellions. Additionally, the vast majority of enslaved individuals in the Caribbean were brought from West Africa, which further limited their knowledge of the local geography and made escape even more challenging.
2. False: Early Europeans encountered significant indigenous populations in the Caribbean. When Europeans arrived in the Caribbean, they encountered various indigenous groups, such as the Taíno in Hispaniola and the Arawak in Jamaica. These indigenous populations were greatly affected by colonization, including the introduction of slavery and the spread of diseases brought by the Europeans.
3. True: The triangular slave trade did follow the route described. The triangular trade involved the movement of goods and enslaved individuals between Europe, West Africa, and the Americas. European ships would travel from Europe to West Africa to trade goods for enslaved Africans. The enslaved individuals would then be transported across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and North America, where they were sold and used for labor.
4. False: Sugar plantations, not cotton plantations, dominated the Caribbean islands during the era of slavery. The Caribbean was a major producer of sugar, and large sugar plantations were established throughout the region. These plantations relied heavily on the labor of enslaved Africans. While cotton was an important crop in other parts of the Americas, such as the southern United States, it was not a dominant crop in the Caribbean.