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Why did the Europeans want African slaves who were farmers?

A. Farmers were placed at the top of colonial social structures.
B. Slaves who could farm were sold for less money than warriors.
C. Slaves who could farm would already know how to care for the
crops.
D. Slaves who could farm would be excited to cultivate new types of
crops

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it is c hope this helps! :)

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Answer:

Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Slaves who could farm would already know how to care for the

crops, is the right answer.

The first perpetual colony established by England, the North American continent, was the colony of Jamestown. With the efforts of John Rolfe, tobacco become the chief crop of the colony. When it turned out to be certain that tobacco was going to drive the economy of Jamestown, more workers were required for the production of this crop. The British privileged likewise expected to discover a working power to take a shot at its sugar plantations in the Americas. Therefore, to fulfill the demand they began employing slaves in the plantation. However, the chose those slaves who had a better understanding of farming so that they could take care of the crop.

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