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Why did colonists decide that African slaves were more useful than Native American slaves?

Creating America: A History of the United States, McDougal Littell, 2005, page 77

Asked by kade.grantham@bo on 02 Jul 04:59

Last updated by Jill W on 24 Oct 16:39

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Answered by Jill W on 24 Oct 16:39

The enslaved Native Americans died from overwork and disease, they also rebelled with the assistance of local allies. Thus, they turned to enslaving Africans to provide labor.

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Creating America, pg. 77