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Why did the majority of slaves in America live in the South?

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The slaves lived mostly in the south because it was considered a debters prison. More slaves were also needed because many crops were needed to be taken care of. This is what helped increase economy. The slaves helped the economy in America. The crops mostly growing was cotton and tobacco.

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