Under what circumstance did Africans come to South America?
O They were brought to South America as slaves.
O They immigrated in search of more arable lands to farm.
O They came to trade with the indigenous tribes of South America.
O Like the Portuguese and the Spanish, they were seeking a trade route to India.
O They were brought to South America as slaves.
The correct answer is: O They were brought to South America as slaves.
During the 16th to 19th centuries, millions of Africans were forcibly transported to South America as part of the transatlantic slave trade. They were brought mainly to work on sugar, tobacco, and coffee plantations under harsh and exploitative conditions. The majority of African slaves were taken to Brazil, followed by countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Argentina. The transatlantic slave trade played a major role in shaping the demographics and cultures of South American countries.