Asked by Sheri Hladky on Jul 28, 2024
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Which of the following statements about Europeans' use of slave labor in the Americas is LEAST accurate?
A) Even before the discovery of the Americas,European planters had experience using African slaves to produce crops such as sugar.
B) European settlers in the Americas intended from the beginning to use African slaves as their primary labor source.
C) In some instances,European settlers adopted existing systems of Native American slavery to meet their labor needs.
D) The use of enslaved laborers made the production of crops such as sugar an immensely profitable one for European planters.
Slave Labor
Forced labor extracted from enslaved individuals without consent and usually under threat of violence or punishment.
Americas
The continents of North and South America, including their associated islands and territories, often referred to collectively.
- Explore the economic variables that led to the increased demand for African slaves in American regions.
- Explore the influence of European imperialist activities on African societies entangled in the slave trade.
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Rickita BorkinsAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
European settlers initially attempted to enslave Native Americans and used indentured European servants before turning to African slaves as a primary labor source. The transition to African slavery was gradual and influenced by various factors, not an initial intention.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the economic variables that led to the increased demand for African slaves in American regions.
- Explore the influence of European imperialist activities on African societies entangled in the slave trade.
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