Question

Slave labor was used in the Southern colonies because a. Southern whites were inherently racist. b. Southern whites were lazy and felt that farm work was beneath them. c. the African slaves tended to be better at farm work and were generally stronger than the whites. d. plantations required a large work force, and slavery was a cheap and easy way to fulfill labor needs.

Answer 1

d. plantations required a large work force, and slavery was a cheap and easy way to fulfill labor needs.