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This began to happen because the Spaniards needed people to work the land they had found. This began the slave trade in the Americas.
The Native American population they had been using for slave labor died off in large numbers due to European diseases.
they imported slaves so they could have people work for free instead of hiring workers so the could save money
King Charles II was the first spanish king to send African slaves to the Americas.
to replace Indian slaves with African slaves
The need for workers is the reason for slavery. At first the colonies used indentured servants, but many when they got to the colonies faded into the population after a period of time. Slaves couldn't do this since they were African American and anyone who was a slave.
African slaves
No, only white men over 21 could own land. Women and slaves were unable to own property.