Question

slavery was needed in the new world because:

a. europeans needed a larger labor force.

b. free labor was less expensive than paying workers.

c. landowners wanted to maximize profits and wealth.

d. all of the above

Explanation:

To determine why slavery was needed in the New World, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Europeans needed a larger labor force for plantations and other work in the New World, so they turned to slavery.
• Option b: Slave labor (not "free labor" in the sense of unpaid) was cheaper than hiring paid workers, as slaves were owned and their labor was exploited without regular wages.
• Option c: Landowners aimed to maximize profits; using slave labor reduced labor costs, increasing their wealth.

Since all a, b, and c contribute to the need for slavery, the correct option is d.

Answer:

d. All of the above