Which of the following is regarded as an important cause of black slavery in the United States?
A) Indians were not racially identifiable
B) White indentured servants could run away and join their tribal groups
C) Blacks were in a strange land involuntarily
D) Indians were not used to the heat of the south and were more susceptible to illnesses from mosquitoes

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Black slavery in the United States was largely driven by the demand for labor in the southern agricultural economy. The availability of Africans, who were considered racially distinct and therefore easier to identify if they attempted to escape, made them a desirable target for enslavement. Additionally, unlike white indentured servants who could potentially join Native American tribes and assimilate, Africans were considered aliens in a strange land, making it harder for them to escape or find allies.

Which of the Following Is Regarded as an Important Cause