10 Questions
Which economic activities were popular in West African societies before the arrival of Europeans?
Weaving, leather making, and crafting
What led to the transformation of small settlements into large cities in West Africa?
Profitable trade in goods like salt, gold, ivory, and kola nuts
What was a major factor contributing to the rise of the Songhai Empire?
Revenue from high taxes paid by merchants
What was a key element of the Forest States' economy before the arrival of Europeans?
Trade in ebony, leopard skin, and pepper to the north
How did the proximity of the Forest States to the coast impact their slave trade?
It resulted in a high number of slaves being taken from the region
Why did Europeans turn to the indentureship system after the failure of poor whites on West Indian plantations?
Indentured servants were unaccustomed to plantation life.
What religious belief influenced Europeans to justify using African slaves?
Europeans believed it was their duty to convert non-Christians.
What role did Bartholomew de Las Casas play in suggesting the use of African slaves?
He suggested African slaves as an alternative to poor whites and natives.
Why did Europeans feel justified in using African slaves based on existing practices in Africa?
Europeans believed Africans were already living in servitude in Africa.
What was the main reason why planters preferred using African slaves over other sources of labour?
The cost advantage was seen in using African slaves.
Test your knowledge on the labor systems implemented by Europeans in the Americas, from the Encomienda and Repartimiento systems to the indentureship system. Learn about the challenges faced with each labor system and the eventual shift to alternative sources of labor.
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