What does it mean that the Spanish that ""kept us in a sort of permanent infancy""?

The southern colonies practiced indentured servitude and slavery because cash crops such as tobacco and sugar required many workers. the fishing and shipping industries required many workers. imprisoned debtors were brought from africa to settle the colonies. indentured servitude and slavery were not allowed in the caribbean colonies.

Bonus question: according to wikipedia, in chinese philosophy yin and yang "describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent." what are some examples from the story that amy tan may have intentionally incorporated elements of yin and yang philosophy into this story? select 2.

What if the united states, mexico, and canada took the eu’s example and joined to forms north american union ? based on your knowledge of the europe union, describe two setbacks or hurdles that this idea might face