Why did the North American colonies choose to import slaves from Africa as opposed to using captured Native Americans as slave labor?
A Native Americans did not know how cultivate plantation crops.
B By importing enslaved people from Africa it was harder for them to rebel or run away.
C Slave owners made more money exporting Native Americans so buying enslaved Africans was cheaper.
D The majority of Native Americans had moved out west so there fewer to enslave.
The correct answer is B: By importing enslaved people from Africa it was harder for them to rebel or run away.
Explanation: The North American colonies found that enslaved Africans were often less familiar with the local geography and had less chance of blending in with the local populations, which made it harder for them to escape compared to Native Americans. Additionally, colonial authorities feared that Native Americans could ally with other tribes, making them a more significant threat for rebellion. Therefore, importing enslaved Africans became a more strategic choice for the colonies.