entering the business' 'Your Expenses' amount - where to I enter independent contractors - that I made a 1099 for?

That is Contract Labor Schedule C line 11. You can just enter the total or list each one. Only the total goes to schedule C.

Where to enter business expenses
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/where-do-i-enter-my-self-employment-business-expenses-like-home-office-vehicle-mileage-and-supplies/01/27109