Question

1. which factor contributed to the shift from indentured servitude to slavery in jamestown?

a. the discovery of gold
b. the increased demand for labor in tobacco farming
c. the establishment of the fur trade
d. the arrival of spanish settlers

Explanation:

To determine the factor contributing to the shift from indentured servitude to slavery in Jamestown, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Gold was not a major factor in Jamestown's labor shift; tobacco was the key crop.
• Option b: Tobacco farming became profitable in Jamestown, leading to a high demand for labor. Indentured servants had limited terms, so slavery (with lifelong labor) became more attractive to meet this demand.
• Option c: The fur trade was more associated with other regions or later developments, not Jamestown's labor shift.
• Option d: Spanish settlers were not the main factor in Jamestown's shift to slavery; English settlement and tobacco labor needs were central.

Answer:

b. The increased demand for labor in tobacco farming