Register

Why did Spanish settlers turn to African slaves to provide the labor for their American colonies?

Why did Spanish settlers turn to African slaves to provide the labor for their American colonies?
asked 207k views
3 votes
Why did Spanish settlers turn to African slaves to provide the labor for their American colonies?

asked
User Dag Baardsen
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

5 votes
People during this time period generally used Africans as slaves because they were easy to capture and use for cheap labor. Settlers wouldn't have to paid people for the labor so their profits increased.
answered
User Mitsuruog
by
7.8k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

What goal of the constitution was also a goal of the Magna Carta?
is it true or false that after the american revolution conflicts in the northwest territory erupted between remaining british soldiers and native americans
Who made dutch claims in north america?
Link Copied!