Answer: There are 100 years in one century.
They have to travel through deserts on a long distance, also they have to travel through the oceans/rivers and moutains.
The Americas had more raw materials and were not nearly as populated as Asia.
Answer: religion, singing, avoiding trouble
Explanation: every enslaved person dealt with their problems differently, but a general ground was expressing themselves through song as they had no voice otherwise, as well as trusting in God gave strength to them and working tirelessly to not agitate their owner.
I don't understand your question. What role did they play in what exactly? I could be able to help you if I knew what you were referring to.