Why does slavery take root in the south but not in new england?

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Damari Huang

1 May, 19:57

Why does slavery take root in the south but not in new england?

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Marcus Petty · Answer 1

The southern economy was centered on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cotton. this industry was very labor intensive and the farmers couldn't afford to hire workers so black slaveso were cheap labor.

in th e north the predominant industry was manufacturing which did not require slave labor

Alena Sims · Answer 2

The Southern economy was centred on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cotton. This industry was very labor intensive and the farmers couldn't afford to hire workers so black slaves were cheap labor. In the North the predominant