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

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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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A. imported slaves from Africa.

After the significant decline of the native population due to warfare, disease, and other factors, Spain and Portugal turned to the importation of African slaves to meet their labor needs in the colonies.