What determined the balance of white and Black populations in each of the New World colonies?
A) The staple products that a particular colony produced
B) The climate and tropical diseases that Europeans could not withstand
C) The laws governing slave labor in a particular colony
D) The colony's proximity to Africa

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The staple products that a particular colony produced determined the labor needs, which influenced the balance of white and Black populations, as colonies producing labor-intensive crops like sugar or tobacco required more enslaved Africans.

What Determined the Balance of White and Black Populations in Each