Why did America rely heavily on slaves during the colonial period?

To work on cotton fields and stuff they couldn't do easily

Answered by Jordyn | 2024-06-10

they were too lazy to do it themselves ;

Answered by katelyntaylor213 | 2024-06-12

America relied heavily on slaves during the colonial period primarily due to the high demand for labor in agriculture, economic benefits of not paying wages, the availability of land, and the existence of a legal framework that supported slavery. The transatlantic slave trade also facilitated this reliance. Cultural justifications further entrenched slavery in society.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-02-25