Activity 4 : recall information and make the deductions about why slaves were brought to the Cape .

Question

Read Source F and G on page 164 and answer the questions .

1. Why did Van Riebeeck want to get slaves at the Cape?

2. What work did Van Riebeeck wants slaves to do?

3. Why did Van riebee think slaves would be a cheap form of labour?

Answer all questions in short sentences

Answer 1

1. Van Riebeeck wanted to get slaves at the Cape to address labor shortages and support the growing needs of the settlement.

2. Van Riebeeck wanted slaves to perform agricultural work, including farming and labor on the supply gardens.

3. Van Riebeeck thought slaves would be a cheap form of labor because they would not require wages and could be controlled more easily than free laborers.