Europeans turned to Africa as a source of enslaved persons because

there weren't enough criminals and captives to do the work.

groups of American Indians were exploited and decimated.

only Africans were capable of doing the backbreaking work.

only Africa could provide the number of workers needed.

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Shyla Welch

22 March, 17:58

Europeans turned to Africa as a source of enslaved persons because

there weren't enough criminals and captives to do the work.

groups of American Indians were exploited and decimated.

only Africans were capable of doing the backbreaking work.

only Africa could provide the number of workers needed.

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Penelope Gregory · Answer 1

Europeans turned to Africa as a source of enslaved persons because they were used to the heat, they knew how to farm, and they were immune to European diseases.

Europeans turned to Africa as a source of enslaved persons becausethere weren't enough criminals and captives to do the work.groups of American Indians were exploited and decimated.only Africans were capable of doing the backbreaking work.only Africa could provide the number of workers needed.