What is meant by a viable business idea?

The southern colonies practiced indentured servitude and slavery because cash crops such as tobacco and sugar required many workers. the fishing and shipping industries required many workers. imprisoned debtors were brought from africa to settle the colonies. indentured servitude and slavery were not allowed in the caribbean colonies.

Does (flavius) josephus believe the romans were merciful when they conquered people? how does he try to persuade the reader to support his belief?

What does it mean when a government decides to do something?