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Slaves in the American colonies primarily grew cash crops such as tobacco, rice, and indigo. In the southern colonies, tobacco was a dominant crop, particularly in Virginia and Maryland, while rice became a staple in the Carolinas. Additionally, some slaves were involved in the cultivation of sugar cane and later cotton, especially as the demand for these crops increased in the 19th century. These agricultural practices were central to the economy of the colonies and relied heavily on slave labor.

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