in 3 setences analyze a characteristic of spanish or portuguese colonial rule determine if it would be considered a strength or weakness of clonial rule and explain why
One characteristic of Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule was their focus on spreading Catholicism to the indigenous populations. This could be considered both a strength and a weakness. On one hand, it allowed for the establishment of a common religion, which facilitated social cohesion and stability. On the other hand, it led to the erasure of indigenous cultures and religions, undermining the diversity and autonomy of the colonized peoples.
