Differences in classes began to form due to the high demand for slave labor in Colonial American Society. Slave labor also helped to cause racial tension even in the cities. The population also increased in Colonial America due to the high demand for slave labor therefore many African slaves were imported from Africa. The beginning of slaves in the Americas was through the Columbian Exchange. Indians also became slaves for the English because they were defeated in the Pequot War. With slavery growing more popular, it was obvious that classes would begin to be distinguished. Classes differentiated because the wealthier planters with slaves became the elite class whereas the poorer families
Differences in classes began to form due to the high demand for slave labor in Colonial American Society. Slave labor also helped to cause racial tension even in the cities. The population also increased in Colonial America due to the high demand for slave labor therefore many African slaves were imported from Africa. The beginning of slaves in the Americas was through the Columbian Exchange. Indians also became slaves for the English because they were defeated in the Pequot War. With slavery growing more popular, it was obvious that classes would begin to be distinguished. Classes differentiated because the wealthier planters with slaves became the elite class whereas the poorer families