Question

Which of these BEST explains the reason for African slaves being brought into the British colonies in Southern North America in the 17th century?
A) The economy of Southern colonies needed non-wage labor.
B) Northern colonial governments considered slavery immoral.
C) Southern colonies refused to use Indians as forced labor.
D) Industrial factories in the north did not need slave labor.

Answer 1

Answer: A. The economy of Southern colonies needed non-wage labor.

Explanation: The best answer is "The economy of Southern colonies needed free labor." The "moral" argument against it is not entirely true, and "industry" was years away from being a part of northern economies. Indians were once used as labor, but their knowledge of local geography and language proved an obstacle to those who wished to enslave them.

Answer 2

Question: Which of these BEST explains the reason for African slaves being brought into the British colonies in Southern North America in the 17th century?

Answer:  The economy of Southern colonies needed non-wage labor.

Explanation: this was a good choice because the slaves always barely got paid but they got paid a liitle here and helped out so this was a good choice

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