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Why were Africans used as slaves instead of Native Americans?
Can you tell me why Africans were used as slaves instead of Native Americans?
African slaves were brought to the Americas by European traders because they were believed to be suitable laborers for European-style agriculture and mining, and had already developed immunities to a number of diseases due to their exposure to them over time. Native Americans, on the other hand, were more difficult to capture and transport due to their familiarity with the terrain, their ability to escape and their knowledge of the environment. Additionally, they were susceptible to many diseases that they had no previous exposure to, often resulting in death.