Slavery was essential to the economic system from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Slavery, as an institution, played a crucial role in shaping the economic system of the United States. It not only provided a cheap and abundant source of labor but also laid the foundation for the country's economic development. The exploitation of enslaved people enabled plantation owners to amass wealth and establish themselves as dominant players in the economy. The profits generated from the labor of slaves were indispensable in fueling the growth of industries such as cotton, tobacco, and sugar. The economic prosperity of the United States was built on the backs of enslaved individuals who were subjected to brutal exploitation and dehumanization. The wealth and power accumulated by slaveholders were directly tied to the labor of enslaved people, who were forced to work under inhumane conditions for the benefit of their masters. The economic system of the country was deeply intertwined with the institution of slavery, with the profits derived from the exploitation of enslaved individuals serving as a driving force behind its expansion and success. The Southe...
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