Which of the following was a major factor in Europeans starting to rely on Africans rather than indigenous Americans for labor on plantations?

Answer 1

African laborers often had more experience with agriculture than American indigenous peoples.

Answer 2

One major factor was the devastating impact of diseases, such as smallpox, on indigenous American populations, leading to labor shortages. Africans also had a longer history of agricultural practices that made them more familiar with plantation work. Additionally, the transatlantic slave trade provided a steady supply of enslaved Africans to meet the growing demand for labor in the Americas.

Answer 3

Oh, dude, like, the major factor was that indigenous Americans were dying like flies from European diseases, while Africans had some immunity. So, like, Europeans were all, "Well, I guess we'll use Africans then." It was a real bummer for everyone involved, you know?

Answer 4

africans had stronger immunity to european diseases than indigenous americans