The increased demand for the labor of enslaved Africans in the southern colonies was primarily sparked by reliance on the cash crops of sugar and tobacco. The profitability of these cash crops, along with the labor-intensive nature of their cultivation, created a significant need for a stable and durable labor force. This led plantation owners to increasingly turn to enslaved Africans as a means of meeting their labor requirements.
Additionally, while the increased need for servants in wealthy homes could be a consideration, it was not as pivotal as the agricultural demands related to cash crops. The other options, such as the need for more labor in manufacturing centers and the abundance of indentured servants, did not have the same impact on the demand for enslaved labor in the southern colonies.
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