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Why did Spanish settlers turn to African slaves to provide the labor for their American colonies?

AThe Spanish settlers were unwilling to work.
BThe price of African slaves dropped dramatically in the early 1500s.
CAfrican slaves proved to be better workers than Native Americans.
DThe Native American population had been greatly reduced through war and disease.

Verified Answer :

I think it's D because the Spanish brought over diseases which wiped out most of the Native American population. The African Americans however didn't get affected by the diseases.