What type of plantations did the Cayman Islands primarily lack compared to Jamaica?

The Cayman Islands primarily lacked large sugar plantations compared to Jamaica due to several historical and geographical factors. Jamaica's climate and fertile soil made it particularly suited for the cultivation of sugar cane, which became the backbone of its economy during the colonial period. The scale of sugar production in Jamaica allowed for the establishment of extensive sugar plantations that relied heavily on slave labor, leading to significant economic growth.

In contrast, the Cayman Islands did not have the same agricultural conditions that would support large-scale sugar production. The islands are smaller in size and have a less suitable landscape for such extensive farming. Additionally, the economy of the Cayman Islands has historically been more focused on fishing and small-scale agriculture, rather than the large plantation system seen in Jamaica. This difference in agricultural focus and environmental factors highlights why the Cayman Islands lacked large sugar plantations.