Despite many slaves being emancipated during and right after the American Revolution, why did the number of slaves increase by 200,000 from 1776 to 1790?

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Owning slaves in the South was considered essential to the region's economic independence. The labor-intensive cash crops that were grown in the South, such as tobacco and cotton, relied heavily on enslaved labor. As a result, slave ownership became more widespread and profitable, resulting in a significant increase in the number of slaves. Additionally, the Nat Turner rebellion in 1831 resulted in increased demand for slaves, as planters became concerned about slave uprisings and sought to purchase more enslaved people for their own safety.

Despite Many Slaves Being Emancipated During and Right After the American