What was the result of Cortes’s defeat of the Aztecs? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
A. The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
B. Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
C. The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
D. The Spanish earned the respect of Native Americans.
Let's go through them again to ensure their accuracy:
1. What was the result of Cortes’s defeat of the Aztecs? Select all that apply.
A. The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power. (Correct)
B. Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain. (Incorrect. Cortes was able to consolidate his victory and establish control)
C. The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans. (Correct)
D. The Spanish earned the respect of Native Americans. (Incorrect. The respect earned by the Spanish varied among different Native American groups)
2. Which of the following were reasons the Spanish wanted to colonize the New World? Select all that apply.
A. to seek wealth (Correct)
B. to enter the fur trade (Not mentioned as a primary reason for colonization)
C. to spread Christianity (Correct)
D. to find new medicines (Not mentioned as a primary reason for colonization)
3. Which choice best describes the relationship Spanish colonists had with Native Americans?
A. Native Americans had little interaction with colonists and were free to live as they chose. (Incorrect. Native Americans had significant interactions with the Spanish colonists)
B. Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease. (Correct)
C. Colonists were curious about Native Americans and were eager to learn their religious rituals. (Not accurate. Although the Spanish did have some curiosity about Native Americans, it does not reflect the overall relationship)
D. Colonists and Native Americans lived peacefully together on missions and were equal in social status. (Not accurate. While there were some instances of cooperation and social interaction, it does not represent the overall relationship between the Spanish colonists and Native Americans)
I apologize for any confusion earlier. I hope this clarification helps!
Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease.
A. The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
C. The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
Which of the following were reasons the Spanish wanted to colonize the New World? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
to seek wealth
to enter the fur trade
to spread Christianity
to find new medicines
A. to seek wealth
C. to spread Christianity
Which choice best describes the relationship Spanish colonists had with Native Americans?
(1 point)
Native Americans had little interaction with colonists and were free to live as they chose.
Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease.
Colonists were curious about Native Americans and were eager to learn their religious rituals.
Colonists and Native Americans lived peacefully together on missions and were equal in social status.