During the antebellum era, rice was a staple cash crop in Georgia's coastal region, where rice paddies were more prevalent than cotton fields. Shortly after discovering that rice grew well in coastal Georgia, plantation owners specifically sought out people from present-day Sierra Leone to own as slaves.

Which statement BEST explains why they chose the people of Sierra Leone?
They believed in mercantilism.
They were familiar with the crop.
They spoke English.
They were closer to Georgia than other African nations.

Question

During the antebellum era, rice was a staple cash crop in Georgia's coastal region, where rice paddies were more prevalent than cotton fields. Shortly after discovering that rice grew well in coastal Georgia, plantation owners specifically sought out people from present-day Sierra Leone to own as slaves.

Which statement BEST explains why they chose the people of Sierra Leone?
They believed in mercantilism.
They were familiar with the crop.
They spoke English.
They were closer to Georgia than other African nations.

anonymous · Answer

I would think they would be familiar with the crop because the geography and climates are very similar.

anonymous · Answer

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