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Why did many settlers support the slave trade?

A. Settlers knew the slaves would be set free one day
B. The economy of many colonies depended on slavery
C. The settlers did not know how to grow crops themselves
D. Slavery was still illegal in Europe and other parts of the world

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Answer:

B.The economy of many colonies depended on slavery

Step-by-step explanation:

Without slavery the economy would have gone down

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