How about supporting indentured servitude, or importing immigrants whose sole function was to work in dangerous, inhumane conditions building railroads or digging coal out of the ground?
Indentured servitude was voluntary; one of my ancestors got here that way.
He wanted to come to America, but could not afford the passage; so he agreed to work for someone for seven years in exchange for the cost of transatlantic transportation.
He was a skilled tradesman (blacksmith), and was obligated to work in the smithy as required for room and board. The story (which I heard from my great grandfather when I was 6 or so, about HIS great grandfather!!) ended with his staying on at the forge for another year for pay, to raise enough to set up in farming.
Pretty good deal, seems to me!
Another ancestor was transported as punishment for a crime. Had a rough go and a short (but obviously reproductive) life. Could have been worse; hanging at Tyburn was the other option.
Hurrah for white privilege.
NO ONE had it EASY in those days.