Introduced into the British colonies of North America in 1619 by the Dutch, the slavery of native Africans only became a notable source of labor for the southern plantation system until the 18th century. Economic factors such as the development of plantations made the use of slaves more necessary and profitable and greatly influenced the idea of ​​slavery. Additionally, social factors, including political and religious views, had a significant impact on the growth of slavery in the colonies. In the southern colonies, aided by fertile soil and a warm climate and encouraged by open land, large plantations of crops such as rice and indigo became the primary source of economic stability and produced surpluses intended for export, which resulted in the development of the plantation system. Between 1724 and 1736, the ...