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slavery in the colonies

Slavery is a societal institution based on ownership, dominance, and exploitation
of one human being by another. Between the years of 1607-1775, slavery in the southern
colonies underwent tremendous growth. There were many social, economical, and geographical factors that caused the rapid growth. People in the south wanted an easy way to make money and slavery was their answer.
Geographically, the south is basically made up of farmland. In the south there is a warm climate, flat land, and longer growing seasons which make agriculture a big part of the south. In 1607 Jamestown was founded. Settlers came in hope of finding gold and trading with the Indians. However not much gold was found and Jamestown became a poor area. Tim...

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