Within a century of the conquests in Latin America by Spain and Portugal, the native population had declined considerably from battle and disease. To offset this loss of labor, Spain and Portugal

Responses

A imported slaves from Africa.imported slaves from Africa.

B encouraged European immigration.encouraged European immigration.

C improved agriculture through new methods of farming.improved agriculture through new methods of farming.

D improved living conditions for the native populations.

1 answer

The correct response is:

A. imported slaves from Africa.

Following the decline of the native populations due to conquests, battles, and diseases, Spain and Portugal turned to Africa for labor by importing enslaved Africans to work in the colonies.