Why did virginia replace indentured servants with african slaves?

Virginia replaced indentured servants with african slaves for economic reasons. The number of indentured servants available was decreasing and the terms of indenture were on the order of years whereas slaves were bonded for life. Despite a higher initial cost, the long term return on a slave was generally higher as cash crops like cotton became prominent.

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