Question

Why did supporters of slavery want Florida to be admitted to the Union as a slave state?(1 point)
Responses

Enslaved workers were used to protect ports and harbors.
Enslaved workers were used to protect ports and harbors.

Enslaved workers were used to operate and expand plantations.
Enslaved workers were used to operate and expand plantations.

Enslaved workers made up the majority of the crew on most trade ships that crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
Enslaved workers made up the majority of the crew on most trade ships that crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

Slave states were guaranteed that fugitives from slavery would be protected.

Answer 1

Enslaved workers were used to operate and expand plantations.