In turn, the Native populace filled the labor gap that allowed the colony to maintain its presence. This process of enslavement was much more of a native practice than a French one. It developed due to the French conforming to Native American traditions. Nonetheless, steadily growing as it kept the colony lucrative and assisted farmers and traders in their labor heavy tasks. Furthermore, economic issues dropped the price on native slaves; making them more readily available for lower classes. However, unlike North Carolina most New France slaves were not always seen as lesser humans, since some ended up leaving their masters and integrating into society. The slave trade in New France developed due its political posture in keeping peace between France and the natives. It did however provide a lucrative property to the New French economy and aided the colonies survival during rough economic