! What role did slaves play in the early development of the colonies? Answer in one paragraph please .

Slaves were used to work the labor-intensive tobacco harvest. Because tobacco was harvested once a year, slaves toiled in the fields for only a few months out of the year.

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.