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 qualitiative and one piece of quantiative informatation from las casas's writing
Enslaving the indigenous peoples of the Americas was largely unsuccessful in filling the need of the plantations because they were not physically suited for the harsh labor conditions, as noted by Las Casas when he describes their vulnerability to disease and malnutrition. Additionally, many indigenous peoples resisted enslavement and sought refuge in remote areas, which made it difficult for the colonizers to capture and exploit them for labor. Quantitatively, Las Casas estimated that approximately 85-90% of the indigenous population had died within the first 50 years of European contact, further highlighting the significant impact of disease and mistreatment on their ability to contribute to the labor force.
