In Mansfield Park written by Jane Austen, Antigua is only mentioned a few times but it plays such a large role in the plot and the Bertram Family. I was curious to know more about this place and what kind of business was being conducted there. Some background and information on this Island will be helpful for readers to gain a better understanding of Sir Thomas's activities and motives. 

Where do I start when talking about the historical and cultural significance of England? There are thousands of years of history to this country and the empire it boasted for a couple hundred years. That's a lot of ground to cover in a short amount of time and a lot of that information will have very little connection or impact on my discussion. To narrow it down, I'm going to talk a little bit about England and the West Indies, since that relationship has the most direct relation to my discussion and poses the most direct impact on the novel.