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People in America wanted slaves primarily for economic reasons, as enslaved labor was crucial for the agricultural economy, particularly in the Southern states where crops like cotton, tobacco, and rice required intensive labor. Slavery provided a cheap and readily available workforce, allowing plantation owners to maximize profits without incurring significant labor costs. Additionally, the social and racial hierarchies of the time justified the exploitation of enslaved people, reinforcing a system that benefited the wealthy elite while dehumanizing those enslaved.

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