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Georgia as a Royal Colony

Question 9 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

Why did slavery grow under Wright’s leadership?

Answer
A
Georgians lacked the skills for farming.
B
More labor was needed for manufacturing.
C
Enslaved workers had agricultural skills.
D
Plantations sought inexpensive labor.

Explanation

As plantations expanded in Georgia under Wright’s leadership, owners wanted a large workforce at low cost. Enslaved people were forced to provide that labor, so the desire for inexpensive plantation labor helped slavery grow. The best choice is “Plantations sought inexpensive labor.”

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