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?
- he wanted to get slaves at the Cape so that

2. What work did Van Riebeeck wants slaves to do?
- he wanted them to

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

Answer all questions in short sentences

Answer 1

1. Van Riebeeck wanted to get slaves at the Cape so that he could ensure a steady supply of labor for the growing demands of the settlement.

2. He wanted them to do agricultural work, domestic chores, and other labor-intensive tasks.

3. Slaves would be a cheap form of labor because they did not have to be paid wages, and their maintenance costs were lower compared to hiring free laborers.