Instead of using slaves, how might Europeans have solved their labor- shortage problem in the
New World?

They might have set up a system in which you have to work for food.

Explanation:

A good example of Europeans doing this in the new world is John Smith in the colony of Jamestown. Jamestown was failing due to a labor shortage and when John Smith became leader he said any man that didn't work wouldn't eat, this is known to have saved the colony and solved the problem.

Please Mark Brainliest :)

yes i think there would be volunteers