Chesapeake Tobacco and Labor Systems
The cultivation of tobacco in the Chesapeake region had which of the following effects on labor practices?
A
It spurred the rapid expansion of plantation slavery due to the intensive labor required to cultivate and process the crop.
B
It caused the colonists to shift exclusively to subsistence farming, reducing the need for hired labor.
C
It was grown with minimal labor inputs, resulting in no significant changes to local labor practices.
D
It led to the immediate liberation of indentured servants upon arrival.
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