Answer to Question #150128 in History for nqobile

Question

explain how the colonial plantations resorted to the use of Indian indentured labor from1930's

Answer 1

The colonial plantations resorted to the use of Indian indentured labor from 1930's as a substitute for slave labor following the abolition of slave trade. There was also a shortage of native workers and the high cost of European workers meant that Indians were in high demand. The colonials also hoped that the system would provide a reliable cheap labor similar to the conditions under slavery