Look at sauce a on page 152 why was there a demand for slaves in this plantation economy answer in short sentences
There was a demand for slaves in this plantation economy because:
1. Slaves were needed to work in the fields to cultivate and harvest crops.
2. Plantation owners relied on slave labor to increase their profits and productivity.
3. Slaves were seen as a cheaper and more efficient labor force compared to hiring free workers.
4. The plantation economy was dependent on slave labor to sustain its operations and meet market demands.
5. The demand for goods produced on plantations, such as cotton and tobacco, required a large supply of slave labor to meet market demands.