Miami Florida, although it had joined the United States, after the main colonies to the north still had an impact on the plantation system in the South. Because of the tropical climate Miami was a perfect place to grow can sugar. Also because it was right next to the ocean it was an ideal place to set up trading docks so the merchants can bring in goods from the Caribbean.
But now that slavery no longer exists and Miami is a a developed, urban city there is no need for cane sugar plantations any more. Miami is actually one of the only cities that has more white collar jobs then blue collar jobs. Also the majority of the minority population in Miami is not black; the main demographic in Miami is Hispanic. Cubans migrated here in huge numbers after the Cuban revolution.
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But now that slavery no longer exists and Miami is a a developed, urban city there is no need for cane sugar plantations any more. Miami is actually one of the only cities that has more white collar jobs then blue collar jobs. Also the majority of the minority population in Miami is not black; the main demographic in Miami is Hispanic. Cubans migrated here in huge numbers after the Cuban revolution. | Miami Population Diversity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Title Elements | # People of this race |
| White | 275,731 | |
| Black | 78,823 | |
| American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut | 568 | |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2,711 | |
| Other | 15,424 | |
| Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 327 | |
| Hispanic | 267,341 | |
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