Why did the use of Native Americans 4 slave labor N North America decline N comparison 2 slaves from Africa?

Answer 1

Native Americans died rapidly when forced to work in mines or on plantations. Disease was certainly a factor, but observers at the time noted that some died for no apparent reason. Natives locked in a cell for "crimes" such as trying to escape, for example, would often die within a few days with no symptom of disease. Some believed that they died of broken hearts after loosing their freedom. Colonial leaders decided that they were constitutionally unfit for forced labor, and came to rely on Africans. By this time there were too few left to meet the labor requirements anyway.

Answer 2

My history prof. claimed that it was because Native Americans were used to harsh treatment, even unto death, so whippings and other punishments made no difference to them. In addition, they had high self esteem so they just wouldn't do the work demanded of them, regardless of the consequences, because it was not something they chose.

There is also some evidence to show that Native Americans were very close to nature, spontaneously dying if removed from their natural environments.

In other words, Native American slaves just didn't fit the bill because they were prepared to die or died, straight off.

This is by no means an attempt to state that African slaves were morally inferior. Just that African slaves (by and large) co-operated while Native American slaves didn't, so Plantation owners preferred African slaves, even if it meant greater costs up front.

I'm just relaying my History prof's opinion so don't shoot me. I'm just the messenger.

Answer 3

Native Americans already inhabited North America. Slave owners knew that they were much cheaper because they were already living here. Back then, slaves were very expensive from Africa, because of the capturing, shipping, etc.

Answer 4

Because the native Americans were susceptible to European deceases and the African weren't. Tobacco started a whole new market in Spain but Columbus's men had killed the Hispaniola population off with chicken pox, syphilis and other deceases so they started bringing in the Africans.

Answer 5

I think it was because the native americans were more succeptible (sp?) to diseases so they were getting sick and dying.

Answer 6

Too far for their relatives to come to fight to get them back!

Later addition.Didn't think anyone was going to answer too seriously ( WRONG!)

Actually agree with TG, it was mainly because of disease. However I do love to put an alternative slant on history when I can.

Answer 7

Please use words and punctuation. I can't make any sense of your question.