Question

what was established in virginia that resulted in the importation of indentured servants and african slaves to that colony?

the church of england

rice and lumber plantations

the house of burgesses

tobacco as a major cash crop

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• The Church of England's establishment in Virginia was about religious governance, not labor importation.
• Rice and lumber plantations were more associated with other colonies (e.g., rice with South Carolina), not Virginia's labor - driven import.
• The House of Burgesses was a legislative body, not related to the need for indentured servants or slaves.
• Tobacco as a major cash crop in Virginia created a high demand for labor. To meet this demand, indentured servants and later African slaves were imported to work on tobacco plantations.

Answer:

D. tobacco as a major cash crop