These were large plantations created by the spanish in the "new world" on which native americans were forced to work.

Slavery is the custom of one person controlling or owning another. Some history experts say it began following the development of farming about ten thousand years ago. People forced prisoners of war to work for them. Other slaves were criminals, or people who could not re-pay money they owed.

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“larger states wanted congressional representation based on population, while smaller states wanted equal representation. they met in the middle. larger states wanted congressional representation based on population, while smaller states wanted equal representation.” i hope this information you.