Which of the following explains why the slavery industry was created in the colonies?

To repopulate cities in Europe

To resolve a shortage of workers

To provide work for immigrant families

To increase the productivity of shipping

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Haiden Houston

10 August, 02:07

Which of the following explains why the slavery industry was created in the colonies?

To repopulate cities in Europe

To resolve a shortage of workers

To provide work for immigrant families

To increase the productivity of shipping

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Eva Sims · Answer 1

"To resolve a shortage of workers" would best explain why the slavery industry was created in the colonies, since a major part of the colonial economy was field agriculture, and this is where the slaves were primarily worked.

Which of the following explains why the slavery industry was created in the colonies?To repopulate cities in EuropeTo resolve a shortage of workersTo provide work for immigrant familiesTo increase the productivity of shipping

Which of the following explains why the slavery industry was created in the colonies?

To repopulate cities in Europe

To resolve a shortage of workers

To provide work for immigrant families

To increase the productivity of shipping