What was the primary motivation for European colonization of the Americas?
Why Did Europeans Enslave Africans?

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To establish new trade routes
To increase wealth and power
To spread Christianity
A desire for adventure and exploration
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did early Spanish colonists in Central and South America initially generate wealth?
By importing European goods
By trading with Native Americans
By establishing agricultural plantations
By controlling silver and gold mines
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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When did the first enslaved Africans arrive in the North American colonies?
1492
1619
1800
1700
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which European country began enslaving Africans in the 15th century?
Britain
France
Portugal
Spain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why were West Africans specifically targeted for enslavement in the Americas?
They were the only available labor source
They had no familiarity with the American terrain
They were more resistant to European diseases
They were skilled in mining
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a key difference between chattel slavery in the Americas and previous forms of slavery?
It was based on race and hereditary status
It allowed for eventual freedom
It was voluntary
It was limited to agricultural work
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What false justification was used to perpetuate the enslavement of Africans?
They were considered naturally inferior
They were immune to all diseases
They were willing participants
They had no other employment options
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