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First spanish king to send slaves to new world?
King Charles II was the first spanish king to send African slaves to the Americas.
What did Bartolom de las Casas initially suggest to reform the encomienda system?
to replace Indian slaves with African slaves
What led to the start of African slavery in the Americas?
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.
Which of the following groups made up the largest portion of Saint-Domingue's population before the Haitian Revolution?
African slaves
Were free African Americans in the colonies allowed to own land?
No, only white men over 21 could own land. Women and slaves were unable to own property.
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