Which of the following was a factor in the practices of indentured servitude and slavery in the southern colonies? O Cash crops such as tobacco and sugar required many workers.
O The fishing and shipping industries required many workers.
Imprisoned debtors were brought from Africa to settle the colonies.
O Indentured servitude and slavery were not allowed in the Caribbean colonies.

A. Cash crops such as tobacco and sugar required many workers.

Explanation:

During this time, the Southern colonies relied on workers to tend to their crops. The climate in the South was perfect for agricultural purposes and the soil was very rich as well, this led agriculture to be their main source of wealth.

Cash crops were very important to the south. Crops such as tobacco, indigo, cotton, and sugar sold for a lot of money, particularly overseas. The Southern colonies realized this and wanted to make as much money as possible, so they would create tons of plantations full of these cash crops in order to obtain wealth.

Over time, the number of plantations grew and the South realized they needed to have workers to tend to them all. This was where they turned to indentured servants. They would pay individuals passage from overseas, mostly Europe, and they would then be obligated to work for them so they could pay off their debt. This did not last forever though and the South realized that indentured servitude was only a thing that lasted for a couple of years, they wanted a more permanent approach.

This was when the Southern colonies shifted from indentured servitude to slavery. They felt as if slavery was easier and many did not feel bad if they were to treat slaves in an inhumane manner.