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In the US, it was most common in the southern states because their economy was based on crops such as sugar and cotton. Both needed many hands to bring in the crops. Until a way that was invented to hurry the process, there was a great need for "many hands". With the invention of the cotton gin, the demand would be reduced but the south still wanted to keep the slave trade going.
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In what region of the US was slavery most common?
The Southern region
Where was the center of slavery?
The South was the center of slavery. More specifically, Alabama and Georgia were the main states where slavery was most popular.
Where was slavery most prevalent?
slavery is most prevalent in india
What was the popular euphemism for slavery in the South?
Our) peculiar institution
What was the main reason why slavery was popular?
Nearly free labor.
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