Question

What was the main reason slavery was used on plantations in the Americas?
to provide jobs for American Indians
to punish foreign captives for crimes
to increase profits for European colonists
to protect plantation owners from disease

Answer 1

Answer:

To increase profits for European colonist

Explanation:

Slaves were first introduced on a much lager scale due to Bacon's Rebellion, which was a rebellion started by white indentured servants. This pushed colonist to rely on slaves, as they didn't want another "Bacon's Rebellion". Slavery soon became the backbone of southern colonies economy.