During the late 17th century, the colonists began to import more African slave labor than arrange for indentured servants, as economic conditions improved in England and workers did not want to come to the colonies, where conditions were harsh.
The colonists began to import more African slave labor than arrange for indentured servants, as economic conditions improved in England. This was during the late 17th century. Workers did not want to come to the colonies. This was during the late 17th century. Conditions were harsh.