The use of African slaves in the North American colonies proved more profitable than enslaving indigenous people for several reasons, including:
A) they were disinclined to intermarry with European indentured servants
B) they had immunities to Old World diseases
C) they were better adapted to the climate
D) they were viewed as racially inferior

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African slaves were more profitable than indigenous people because they had immunities to Old World diseases. Indigenous people lacked immunity to diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, which were introduced by Europeans and decimated their populations. African slaves, on the other hand, had some immunity to these diseases due to prior exposure in Africa. This made them more valuable to European colonizers as a source of labor.

The Use of African Slaves in the North American Colonies