The New England colonies did not rely on slave labor to sustain their economies, in which only a small percentage of enslaved Africans resided here. On the contrary, in Virginia and South Carolina, slave labor was an established activity. New England's cold climate and short growing season did not require a need for enslaved workers. Though the slave population grew, New England was not content in harming the enslaved Africans or forcing them to work. "Enslaved Africans were permitted to legally marry, were entitled to trial by jury....and were welcome to join New England churches" (White, 68).
Enslaved Africans in Virginia and South Caroline had very incompatible living conditions. "Linguistically isolated, subject to a harsh working regime...the
Enslaved Africans in Virginia and South Caroline had very incompatible living conditions. "Linguistically isolated, subject to a harsh working regime...the