In 3–5 sentences, explain why enslaving the Indigenous peoples of the Americas was largely unsuccessful in filling the need of the plantations. Support your answer by using one piece of qualitative and one piece of quantitative information from Las Casas’s writing.

Question

In 3–5 sentences, explain why enslaving the Indigenous peoples of the Americas was largely unsuccessful in filling the need of the plantations. Support your answer by using one piece of qualitative and one piece of quantitative information from Las Casas’s writing.

A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies

(4 points)

Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

3
The answer is mostly clear.

The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.

There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

2
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is not clear.

There are few or no supporting details.

There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0 The question is not answered.

Answer 1

Enslaving the Indigenous peoples of the Americas was largely unsuccessful in filling the need of the plantations because they were not accustomed to the harsh labor demands and harsh treatment they faced. According to Las Casas, some Indigenous people would rather die by their own hand than continue to suffer under the cruel conditions of slavery. Furthermore, Las Casas describes how the population of Indigenous peoples rapidly declined due to the harsh treatment, diseases, and harsh working conditions they faced on the plantations. This ultimately led to the failure of using Indigenous peoples as slaves to meet the demands of the plantations.