Supporters of slavery wanted Florida to be admitted to the Union as a slave state primarily because C. Enslaved workers were used to operate and expand plantations. Florida's climate and geography were suitable for agriculture, particularly the cultivation of crops that required a labor-intensive workforce, such as cotton and sugar. Admitting Florida as a slave state would ensure the continuation and expansion of the plantation economy in the region, which was heavily reliant on enslaved labor.
Why did supporters of slavery want Florida to be admitted to the Union as a slave state?
A. Enslaved workers were used to protect ports and harbors.
B. Slave states were guaranteed that fugitives from slavery would be protected.
C. Enslaved workers were used to operate and expand plantations.
D. Enslaved workers made up the majority of the crew on most trade ships that crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
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