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Why were slaves used in the American colonies to perform labor?

A.
There were not enough workers.
B.
Slaves were the best workers.
C.
There were no jobs for slaves in Africa.
D.
It was illegal for other people to do work.

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The Answer To Your Question Is  A. :)
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Slaves were used in the American colonies to perform labor because A. there were not enough workers.
America needed workers, but there were not enough people willing to perform such difficult jobs for basically no money at all, which is why they brought slaves who had to work for free.
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