Question

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

a. the discovery of gold

b. the establishment of the fur trade

c. the arrival of spanish settlers

d. the increased demand for labor in tobacco farming

Explanation:

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

• Option a: Gold discovery was not a key factor in this labor shift in Jamestown.
• Option b: The fur trade was not central to the change in labor systems related to tobacco farming in Jamestown.
• Option c: Spanish settlers' arrival was not the main driver of the indentured servitude to slavery shift in Jamestown's context.
• Option d: Tobacco farming became a major cash crop in Jamestown, and the increased demand for labor in tobacco farming led to a shift from indentured servitude (which had limitations, like servants gaining freedom after a term) to slavery, as enslaved labor provided a more permanent and controllable workforce for large - scale tobacco plantations.

Answer:

d. The increased demand for labor in tobacco farming