Why+did+slavery+grow+to+be+such+and+important+institution+in+Colonial+America,+and+how+did+it+divide+North+and+south+in+Colonial+America?

Over time, slavery grew to be an important institution in Colonial America, so important that it led to the division of the North and South in Colonial America. Leading slavery to be such and important institution in slave growth were slave immunity, Triangular Trade, and discipline. Among this, the division of the North and South became more evident because of the economic differences between the two regions.

Slave immunity was a huge fact in slave ownership. Even though Native Americans would have been the most accessible, they were not as immune to many white man's diseases and also resisted being held captive by anyone. This made it difficult for them to be slaves. So, they began bringing in the African slaves. This proved to be a great idea because they were immune to most diseases, therefore the death rate was much less making them a huge institution in slave growth.Since the African slaves were such a ready commodity, the Triangular Trade was a great success that made slaves much easier to attain. Indentured servants became less and less, which meant more slaves were needed. Many masters were moving to African Slaves anyway because they had many aspects the indentured servants didn't. This included you not only owned the slave but their wife and children as well, also you owned them for life unlike the seven year term of indentured servants. This idea was created by the slave codes known as Chattel. Many Africans were much more disciplined as well. This all started with race. African's knew they were different from the color of their skin to their social status.