Based on historical context, it is most accurate to say that Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. This belief was rooted in a sense of European superiority, manifested through colonial practices such as the enslavement of Native peoples, conversion to Christianity, and the extraction of resources from their lands. While there were instances of alliance and admiration for certain aspects of Indigenous cultures, the overarching view was one of superiority and dominance.
Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?
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• Spanish colonists admired
Native Americans.
Spanish colonists felt that
• they were superior to Native Americans.
Spanish colonists had
• mixed feelings towards
Native Americans.
Spanish colonists saw
• Native Americans as their equals.
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