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Why were slaves kept in the west indies?
Slaves were kept in the West Indies to grow and harvest sugar and molesses.
How did west indies got its name?
When Christopher Columbus discovered the Carrebean (West Indies) he thought he had found the west of India.
What items did West Africans and Europeans trade?
Well during the English colonial period during the thirteen colonies there was the Triangular trade routes which would have west indies selling molasses to the colonies then the molasses would be made into rum then the rum would be sold to Africa forslaves sorum and slaves
Why was the carriban islands called the west indes?
The Caribbean islands were called the West Indies because when Christopher Columbus arrived in the late 15th century, he initially believed he had reached the outskirts of India, specifically the islands near Asia. To reflect this misconception, he referred to the region as the "Indies." The term "West Indies" distinguishes these islands from the "East Indies," which referred to South and Southeast Asia. This naming persisted even after the true geographic distinctions were understood.
Which colony were enslaved africans brought to the west indies?
south carolina
What did Europeans call the Caribbean?
West Indies
What was on possible reason the Europeans wanted to go to the indies?
the indies were rich in gold,spices
What was one reason the Europeans wanted to the Indies?
The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."
What was one possible reason the Europeans wanted to go to the Indies.?
the indies were rich in gold,spices
What was one possible reason Europeans wanted to go to the indies?
the indies were rich in gold,spices
Did Christopher Columbus discover the East Indies?
No. Columbus discovered the West Indies while trying to reach the East Indies, which the Europeans already knew existed.
Why did the Japanese want to conquer the Dutch East Indies?
The Japanese wanted to conquer the Dutch East Indies for its rich natural resources, particularly oil, which would help fuel their military and industrial expansion during World War II.
Why did the europeans want to find a water route to the indies?
ask ur teacher!
Where did Columbus really want go?
He wanted to find a really fast and easy trade route to the Indies, or Asia. The Indies had a bunch of spices, which Europeans did not have.
How did the Europeans change the west indies practices?
They change some of our practices by the christian religion.
What is the most populated islands in the west indies?
african,eropean,chinese
What place did Hernando Cortes conquer?
Cortez conquered the Aztec Empire, modern Mexico and part of Honduras.
