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They had the available land and a shortage of labor to meet their needs. Their cash crop was the labor intensive tobacco plant from which they could derive huge profits if only they had adequate and conpliant labor.

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Why did colonists in Maryland and Carolina enslave Native Americans and use African slaves?

Indians died too quickly Slaves didn't


What is the importance of recognition for blacks?

Most people think that the American colonists just found African-Americans and just decided to enslave them, most colonists were Christian, and in Leviticus it says who you can enslave. After that, most African-Americans are still Christian but they are equal, just brought down by Christianity.


Who did African Americans support in the Revolutionary War?

There were some slaves who fought with the colonists and there were free african men in the North who fought with the colonists. A larger majority of slaves fought with the British. It was well known across the colonies that any slave who fought with the British would receive their freedom after the Revolutionary War was over.


When did the first massive migration of African-Americans from the South occur?

African American migrations started after the blacks were freed from slavery by Abraham Lincoln by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1865. They typically went to a major city north - e.g., Blacks from the Carolinas went to Washington DC and New York.


After effects of the Revolutionary War?

There were many effects that could be seen and felt at the end of the Revolutionary War. These effects included a shift in position within society for women, Native Americans, and African Americans. They also included an unstable and unsure economy for the colonists. The Peace of Paris Treaty allowed land and sovereignty to be granted to the colonists.

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Why did colonists in Maryland and the Carolina's enslave native Americans and African slaves?

They did it because it was cheap labor, knew the land, had no friends or family.


Why did colonists in Maryland and Carolina enslave Native Americans and use African slaves?

Indians died too quickly Slaves didn't


Why did colonists in Maryland and the carolinas enslave native Americans and use African slaves?

Indians died too quickly Slaves didn't


Who did the African Americans support during American revolution?

Colonists


What major ethnic groups living in the state of Maryland?

Native Americans, European Americans and African Americans.


Which was African Americans troop that led to attack on south carolinas fort Wagner?

The 54th Massachusetts infantry (coloured) regiment.


Why did European colonists stop using Native Americans for slave labor?

Many of the Native Americans died of disease from being around the Europeans. Colonists also traded with Africa and African Americans became more efficient.


What is the importance of recognition for blacks?

Most people think that the American colonists just found African-Americans and just decided to enslave them, most colonists were Christian, and in Leviticus it says who you can enslave. After that, most African-Americans are still Christian but they are equal, just brought down by Christianity.


What did Spanish colonist do after thousands of Indians died?

Spanish colonists slaved African Americans after American Indians died


What has the author Penelope Campbell written?

Penelope Campbell has written: 'Maryland in Africa; the Maryland State Colonization Society, 1831-1857' -- subject(s): African Americans, Colonization, Maryland State Colonization Society


Who did African Americans support in the Revolutionary War?

There were some slaves who fought with the colonists and there were free african men in the North who fought with the colonists. A larger majority of slaves fought with the British. It was well known across the colonies that any slave who fought with the British would receive their freedom after the Revolutionary War was over.


Where did NAACP start?

The NAACP was founded in 1909 in Baltimore, Maryland. The NAACP is a civil rights organization that champions rights for African-Americans.