how did geographic factors encourage the growth of slavery in the english southern colonies between 1607 and 1775?
By the late 1700s, slavery was illegal in all Northern states, including states like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. This was mainly due to the growth of the abolitionist movement and changing attitudes towards slavery in these regions.
After the cotton gin was invented (which removed seeds from cotton flowers), more and more cotton was grown, and more and more slaves were needed to harvest the cotton, and make money for the people who ran the farms where cotton was grown.
Slavery in the English colonies led to the economic prosperity of the region by providing a cheap source of labor for plantations. It also perpetuated racial inequalities and societal divisions that have had lasting impacts on American society. Additionally, the presence of slavery contributed to the growth of the transatlantic slave trade.
Demand for labor: The Chesapeake region relied heavily on agriculture, and the need for cheap labor to cultivate tobacco and other crops led to the growth of slavery. Economic profitability: Slavery was seen as a profitable system for plantation owners, as it allowed them to maximize their output and profits. Legal and social acceptance: Slavery was ingrained in the social and legal systems of the Chesapeake region, making it a widely accepted practice that continued to grow over time.
One problem that arose because Georgia did not allow slavery was a shortage of labor for agriculture, which hindered the economic development of the state. This led to Georgia experiencing slower growth compared to other Southern states that relied on slave labor for their cash crop economies. Additionally, the absence of slavery created social and political tensions between Georgia and other Southern states that were pro-slavery.
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how did the growth of Egypt's play a role in the growth of slavery along the nile river
To restrict the growth of slavery
The issue of expansion of slavery was its expansion and growth into Western territories.
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it was the cotten gin
The Cotton Gin was invented, leading to slavery growth. Farmers needed more workers to work on their planations, causing the need for more slaves.
It led to Slavery
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An increase in colonial shipbuilding.
The Cotton Gin
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