The Relied On Slave Labor
Indigo dye was not easy to produce, but there was a ton of demand for it. They wanted to meet the demand no matter what it took. In the mid-18th century, plantation owners took advantage of slaves to turn a profit. To be even more specific, they relied on the expertise and knowledge of their African slaves.
The Relied On Slave Labor
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As The Demand Grew
As the demand for the product went up, the need for more workers did as well. This presented another problem for the plantation owners. Because of this, there was an influx of slaves to South Carolina. Ancestry.com said that it took over half of all the slaves in the United States to the state.
As The Demand Grew
