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What statement shows the reason African slaves were brought into the British colonies in Southern North America in the 17th century?

a. Northern colonists considered slavery immoral.


b. Industrial factories in the north had no need for slaves.


c.The Southern colonies’ economy had growing labor demands


d. Southern colonies did not want Indians as forced labor.

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The southern colonies' economy had growing labor demands

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The answer is C) The Southern colonies' economy had growing labor demands.
Crops like sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton took lots of physical labor to take care of and harvest. Plantations needed workers who they could work all the time and who would be cheap to buy.
Hope this helps! Please let me know if I'm wrong. :)
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