What alternative to slavery do you think the colonists could have used to solve the labor shortage?

There were many alternatives to slavery that the colonists could have used to solve the labor shortage. For example, they could have worked for what they needed or they could pay people who needed a job/money to help with work.

a countries leader should be motivated by the common good of the country.

during the pueblo revolt, father de mora hid most of the gold in the mine and covered the entrance. he tried to take some of the gold with him, but had to leave it behind in order to escape.