Between the 15th and 18th century, how did european colonialism affect indigenous people of africa and americas differently? a-american populations banded together to fight against europeans, while americans put up almost no resistance to the colonists. b-africa were subjected to widespread slavery in colonies, while americans were nearly wiped out by disease and war. c- african laborers were initially paid for their work before being enslaved, while americans were never paid for their labor. d-africans were forced to work mainly in american gold mines, while americans provided a majority of colonial farm labor.