Question

"Enslaved carpenters built many of the first buildings in the colonies. Enslaved coopers crafted barrels to ship goods like flour and sugar, an important part of colonial trade. Enslaved blacksmiths, ship pilots, bakers, and farmers all had specialized skills that boosted the economy of the Thirteen Colonies. Yet enslaved laborers were not paid for their work."

A. It was fair because enslaved people were paid for their work.
b. It was only successful because of enslaved blacksmiths.
c. It benefitted the enslaved people who helped boost it.
d. It depended on the forced, free labor of enslaved people.

Answer 1

d. It depended on the forced, free labor of enslaved people.