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In Social Studies / Middle School | 2014-09-15

What types of jobs did slaves do in each colonial region: New England, Middle, and the South?

Asked by feej

Answer (2)

The slaves in the New England would do house work. The Middle region slaves would help with house work and some crops that their owners had. The Southern slaves would usually work in the fields harvesting and planting crops such as cotton and tobacco.

Answered by darahewerdine17 | 2024-06-10

In colonial America, slaves in New England often performed household duties and skilled trades, while in the Middle Colonies, they worked as domestic servants and in agriculture. In contrast, the Southern colonies primarily relied on enslaved labor for agricultural work on large plantations. These roles were influenced by the economic needs and societal structures of each region.
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Answered by darahewerdine17 | 2024-10-14