Which of the following was the reason given by the textbook's authors as to why Native Americans were not also permanently enslaved?
A) their numbers were too few to meet the needs of plantation capitalism
B) they were too familiar with the land and could easily escape potential owners
C) their work as guides and trappers in fur trade industry was too lucrative to disrupt
D) none of these
E) all of these

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The reasons given include Native Americans being too few in number to meet the demands of plantation capitalism, their familiarity with the land making them more likely to escape, and their valuable roles in the fur trade industry, which would be disrupted by enslavement. These factors combined explain why Native Americans were not also permanently enslaved.

Which of the Following Was the Reason Given by the Textbook's