The American slave trade grew as a result of the increase in

A.
the number of planters in America.
B.
the abolishment of slavery in England.
C.
the demand for raw materials.
D.
the need for supplies during the Revolutionary War.

1 answer

The American slave trade grew as a result of the increase in C. the demand for raw materials.

The demand for crops such as tobacco, cotton, and sugar created a need for a larger workforce, which fueled the expansion of the slave trade in America.