WILL MEDAL
What type of work did slaves usually do in the American colonies?
A.
They worked in mining.
B.
They worked on plantations.
C.
They worked in shipping.
D.
They worked in factories.

Question

WILL MEDAL
What type of work did slaves usually do in the American colonies?
  A. 
They worked in mining.
  B. 
They worked on plantations.
  C. 
They worked in shipping.
  D. 
They worked in factories.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

this might help http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/African_Americans.aspx

anonymous · Answer

It is B. Around this time, cotton (along with tobacco, rice and others) was being largely exploited. There had to be mass production of it, and quickly. This meant that many workers were needed to work in the plantation fields. Therefore, most of the slaves were sent to plantations to work.

anonymous · Answer

thx

anonymous · Answer

No problem! By the way, I am a bit tired. If you have any more questions, would you like to continue now? Or would you like me to do so tomorrow?  :D