How did the Spanish treatment of Indigenous people improve over time?(1 point)
Responses
The Spanish increased the number of missionaries in the Americas.
The Spanish increased the number of missionaries in the Americas.
The king reformed the encomienda system and the Dominicans changed how they spread Christianity in Central America.
The king reformed the encomienda system and the Dominicans changed how they spread Christianity in Central America.
The Spanish became more convinced that they could treat the Indigenous people any way they wanted.
The Spanish became more convinced that they could treat the Indigenous people any way they wanted.
Spanish settlers with encomiendas began to treat the Indigenous people better because they thought it was the right thing to do.
Spanish settlers with encomiendas began to treat the Indigenous people better because they thought it was the right thing to do.
The Spanish treatment of Indigenous people improved over time through various factors:
1. The Spanish increased the number of missionaries in the Americas: This allowed for more interaction between the Spanish and Indigenous people, leading to a greater understanding and potentially improved treatment.
2. The king reformed the encomienda system and the Dominicans changed how they spread Christianity in Central America: The encomienda system, which previously allowed for the mistreatment of Indigenous people, was reformed. In addition, the Dominicans implemented a different approach to spreading Christianity, potentially leading to a more compassionate treatment of Indigenous people.
3. Spanish settlers with encomiendas began to treat the Indigenous people better because they thought it was the right thing to do: Some Spanish settlers recognized the need to treat Indigenous people more fairly and justly, leading to an improved treatment over time.
It is important to note that while there may have been some improvements in the treatment of Indigenous people, there were still significant abuses and injustices committed by the Spanish during their colonization of the Americas. The overall treatment varied depending on specific circumstances and individuals involved.
To determine which of the responses best describes how the Spanish treatment of Indigenous people improved over time, we can evaluate each option:
1. The Spanish increased the number of missionaries in the Americas.
While increasing the number of missionaries may suggest an effort to spread Christianity and potentially improve treatment, it does not necessarily guarantee an improvement in how Indigenous people were treated overall.
2. The king reformed the encomienda system and the Dominicans changed how they spread Christianity in Central America.
Reforming the encomienda system, which was a labor system often characterized by abuse and exploitation, suggests a potential improvement in the treatment of Indigenous people. Additionally, if the Dominicans changed their approach to spreading Christianity in a way that was more respectful and considerate, this could also contribute to improved treatment.
3. The Spanish became more convinced that they could treat the Indigenous people any way they wanted.
This response suggests a negative trend, indicating that the Spanish became more convinced they could treat Indigenous people however they pleased. This does not imply any improvement in treatment.
4. Spanish settlers with encomiendas began to treat the Indigenous people better because they thought it was the right thing to do.
This response suggests a positive change, indicating that some Spanish settlers with encomiendas started treating Indigenous people better because they believed it was morally correct. However, it does not address broader policies or improvements in the Spanish treatment of Indigenous people as a whole.
Based on the options provided, the second response seems to best describe an overall improvement in the Spanish treatment of Indigenous people over time. The combination of the king reforming the encomienda system and the Dominicans changing their approach to spreading Christianity in Central America suggests a more favorable treatment of Indigenous people.