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Why did the use of African people as slaves increase in the Americas during the 1500s?
A.
Native Americans did not know how to harvest sugar cane.
B.
Portuguese colonists needed people to labor in their clothing factories.
C.
It was more efficient to import people from Africa than from other places.
D.
Native American populations had declined.**
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Why did the use of African people as slaves increase in the Americas during the 1500s? D.Native American populations had declined.
How did the introduction of sugar cane affect the Spanish crown? B.It led to larger profits
In 1519, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés sailed to the Americas. He landed in Mexico, where he made alliances with Aztec enemies. His alliances helped him conquer the powerful Aztec empire and take control of Mexico.
What is the line on this map? C.The Line of Demarcation
A British colony in which individuals owned the land and had authority to govern were called proprietary colonies.
Which of the following is a result of cultural blending in the Spanish empire?B.Most people are Catholic.
What is mercantilism? D.An economic policy that increases exports in order to make a nation more powerful.
Who founded the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts? A.Puritans from England.
Who was responsible for opening up trade with Africa in ivory, gold, and slaves? B.Prince Henry the Navigator
Which of the following contributed to increased demand for foreign goods in Europe? A.The Crusades.