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

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

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.

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Supporters of slavery wanted Florida to be admitted to the Union as a slave state primarily because Florida was seen as a potential area for plantation agriculture, which relied heavily on enslaved labor for its operation and expansion.