USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
THE SPANISH DID NOT TREAT THE INDIANS AS ____, THEY TREATED THEM AS LESS IMPORTANT.
A
FISH
B
SAVAGES
C
HUMANS
D
ALIENS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Spanish conquistadors, who went to Hispaniola and then to other Caribbean islands and finally to the mainland, were rough and violent. They took what they wanted, and when the Indians resisted–or even when they did not–the conquistadors attacked and slaughtered them.

Detailed explanation-2: -How did Spanish treat the peoples they conquered? They created a Mestizo population, imposed their culture, and exploited native Americans as their laborers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Spanish attitude toward the Indians was that they saw themselves as guardians of the Indians basic rights. The Spanish goal was for the peaceful submission of the Indians. The laws of Spain controlled the conduct of soldiers during wars, even when the tribes were hostile.

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