Most enslaved Native Americans died from disease or overwork.
Why did Spain turn to Africa to provide labor for its Americas Colonies?
In the American colonies growing cotton depended on slave labor
American Colonies imported slave labor and possibly things such as food and spices, as well.
Slaves from Africa.
There were not enough workers.
Africa was brought to the English colonies primarily due to the transatlantic slave trade, where enslaved Africans were forcibly transported to provide labor for plantations and farms, particularly in the Caribbean and the American South. This labor was essential for cultivating lucrative cash crops like tobacco, cotton, and sugar. Additionally, the exploitation of African resources and people was driven by the growing demand for labor and wealth in the rapidly expanding colonies. The system perpetuated racial hierarchies and economic exploitation that had lasting effects on societies.
Native American populations were greatly reduced by disease.
Native American populations were greatly reduced by disease.
Native American populations were greatly reduced by disease.
Native American populations were greatly reduced by disease.
Slavery
The Spanish began using slaves from Africa because the Native American population was declining due to diseases and harsh labor conditions. They turned to African slaves as a source of labor for their colonies in the Americas.