The plantations and farms of Virginia and the Southern colonies were the foundation of the economy of the New World. The colonies grew crops for export. As plantations grew the settlers needed more labor to work them. This was supplied by slaves from Africa.
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whether there are mom or children involved. do they plan on becoming long term citizens
Began peacefully but increased conflict as more settlers came and wanted more land for farming
The effects of the black codes were that the newly freed slaves had a difficult time creating self-sustaining lives and the white slave owners were given an abundance of cheap labor options. They limited freedom of employment, freedom of movement, right to own land, and freedom to testify in court.<span> </span>
