Why were slaves so important for plantation owners in colonial america? a. the plantation owners could use their slaves to defend their property from european powers. b. slaves could be traded for manufactured goods with the middle and new england colonies. c. slave labor made it possible to grow cash crops such as rice and tobacco on large plantations. d. the number of slaves determined the number of representatives in the colonial legislature. e. slaves manufactured textiles, furniture, glass, and other goods for export to britain.

Respond to the scenario regarding spanish colonial life in latin america.you are a creole living in venezuela. your family is wealthy and you are well educated. through your education, you have learned about enlightenment ideas regarding life, liberty, and property. although you are not in a position of power, you enjoy a comfortable life. when a revolution spreads in your country, you are faced with a decision to become a supporter of venezuelan independence, or support spain, and your current way of life. what do you do? write 5 paragraphs