Which of the following best explains why slavery became deeply entrenched in the Southern colonies but not in the New England colonies?

Core Concept

Slavery became entrenched in the Southern colonies primarily because of the economic system based on large-scale plantation agriculture of cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, which required large numbers of laborers. In contrast, the New England economy was based on small farms, fishing, trade, and shipbuilding, which did not require the same level of labor. Additionally, the shorter growing season and different economic practices in New England made slavery less economically viable.