Population Increase in the 17th Century
After the initial transport of slaves to the New World, the 17th century brought a rapid increase in slavery in the colonies. There were several factors that contributed to this increase. ... The 17th century brought an increase in wages in England, causing a loss of immigration to the New World. ... The other reasons for the continuing growth of slavery in the 17th century was the establishment of slave laws and the triangular trade. ... Growth of slavery in the 17th century was caused by the desire of wealth by the New England colonists.