3. why did spanish settlers turn to african slaves to provide the labor for their american colonies? a. the native american population had been greatly reduced through war and disease. b. the spanish settlers were unwilling to work. c. african slaves proved to be better workers than native americans. d. the price of african slaves dropped dramatically in the early 1500s.

Part b: which detail from the speech best supports the answer to part a? a. “i have heard much about the sexes being equal; i can carry as much as any man, and can eat as much too, if i can get it.” (paragraph 5) b. “you need not be afraid to give us our rights for fear we will take too much, for we can't take more than our pint'll hold.” (paragraph 8) c. “i can't read, but i can hear. / i have heard the bible and have learned that eve caused man to sin.” (paragraphs 12-13) d. “through god who created him and woman who bore him. / man, where is your part? ” (paragraphs 19-20)