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Why did Virginia planters decide to use enslaved Africans to solve their labor problem?
Virginia planters turned to enslaved Africans to solve their labor problem because they found that African slaves were readily available, could be easily controlled through laws and violence, and were seen as a cheaper labor source than indentured servants. The profitability of slavery and the perpetual nature of servitude for enslaved Africans made them an attractive choice for meeting the growing demand for labor on plantations.
What groups of people made up the new arrivals in Virginia after 1619?
About 300 Africans lived in Virginia by 1644. Some were slaves for life. Others worked as servants and expected one day to own their own farms. Some Africans did become free planters. Anthony Johnson owned 250 acres of land and employed five servants to help him work it. For a time, free Africans in Virginia also had the right to vote.In the late 1600s, Virginia set up a system of laws allowing white colonists to enslave Africans for life. As slavery expanded, free Africans lost rights. By the early 1700s, free African property owners could not vote.
Why did landowners in the Virginia colony began to import enslaved Africans instead of using more indentured servants?
Landowners in the Virginia colony began importing enslaved Africans because they were seen as a more cost-effective and permanent source of labor compared to indentured servants, who only worked for a set period of time. Enslaved Africans also had a lifelong servitude that could be inherited, providing a more stable labor force for the landowners.
What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions argue?
States could nullify federal laws. That states could and should decide when Congress was passing unconstitutional laws PLATOO against a loose interpretation of the constitution
What is a sentence for Virginia?
Virginia is in the United States of America.I have not visited Virginia.
Is an air pistol considered a firearm in Virginia?
Lawmakers have the unique ability to make a word mean anything they want it to mean. So, yes an air pistol could be designated as a firearm. After 9-11, a lot of things that were considered harmless have now been classified as deadly weapons.
Why was gold important to west africans?
Gold is valuable to West Africans because they could make gold coins and othe things.
How many pets can you own in Virginia Beach?
As of 2013, the city was trying to pass an ordinance that would limit the number of dogs, cats, and small mammals in a home. Lawmakers wanted to limit the number to four of each type of pet, but no agreement could be reached. As of 2014, there is no limit to the number of pets you can own.
Which state could have the nickname Ginny?
The name Virginia is often shortened to Ginny.
Could you make a sentence with the word decide?
He couldn't decide what he wanted to eat. Did you decide which movie you want to watch?
How can voters influence congressmen?
The most effective way for a citizen to influence congressional voting on legislation is to vote for a candidate who shares their views. They can also contact their representative to voice their opinions.
Why do you think the European did not invite Africans to the Berlin conference?
they didn't invite they africans because they though they were superior to them and the africans could do nothing about it. The africans became very upset when their tribal boundaries were replaced with new European boundaries and many civil wars broke out and are still happening today
