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…miserable slaves, because conversion to Christianity would not even free a slave. Slavery was introduced into the European colonies due to the supposed economic necessities. Agriculturally African slaves were more well-adapted to the tropical climate of the region. Socially, slavery became a racial issue, however this occurred later in the seventeenth century. These three factors determined the expansion of slavery as an important part of the economy in the brief period of history from 1607 through 1775.