01.05 Economics and Slavery411 File

Part 1: Questions about Economics

"Complete this" chart as you read the lesson. An example has been provided for you.

Question	Response
How were slaves an important part of the success of Colonial America?	They helped to harvest cash crops, mostly in the South. Their labor tending to cotton, tobacco, rice, and indigo helped the economy of the United States grow. Governments made money on slaves by imposing taxes on slave transactions.
How were the colonies interdependent?
What jobs did slaves perform in Colonial America?
Think about what you read in the lesson. What are some other ways colonists could have accomplished their goals without the use of slaves?