Question

Why was slave labor so important to the economy of the Southern colonies?

Answer 1

Why was slave labor so important to the economy of the Southern colonies?

A. Slaves provided much of the labor on plantations that grew cash crops.

B. Slaves provided much of the labor for Southern industries such as ironworking.

C. Subsistence farmers struggled to grow enough food without the help of slaves.

D. The slave trade was the most profitable industry in the region.

its A i got it right on my test

Answer 2

A, Slaves provided much of the labor on plantations that grew cash crops would be the answer I would go with. Most slaves worked in crop fields, and iron working didn't become prominent in the US until the industrial revolution about 10 years after the Civil War. I cannot say I'm 100% certain, but the others to me don't seem to make sense when looking at the situation.