Use the quotation to answer the question “After each has eaten his ration, they climb up the hill, each to his mine, and go in, staying there from that hour until Saturday evening without coming out of the mine; their wives bring them food, but they stay constantly underground, excavating and carrying out the ore from which they get the silver. They all have tallow candles, lighted day and night: that is the light they work with, for as they are underground, they have need for it all the time.” – Antonio Vazquez de Espinoza Question 16. Based on this description, what conclusion can you make about the treatment of native populations under this system?(5 points) Responses Native populations were given equal status with Spanish settlers but had fewer rights. Native populations were given equal status with Spanish settlers but had fewer rights. Native populations were intentionally exterminated to make room for more settlers. Native populations were intentionally exterminated to make room for more settlers. Native populations were treated as property to be used like working animals. Native populations were treated as property to be used like working animals. Native populations were treated with dignity and respect by the Spanish settlers. Native populations were treated with dignity and respect by the Spanish settlers.
