Question

Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?(1 point) Responses Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals. Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans.

Answer 1

Based on historical context, the most accurate inference would be: Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.

While there were instances of admiration and complex relationships between certain individuals, the overarching view of Spanish colonists was influenced by a belief in their own cultural and racial superiority, leading to the subjugation and exploitation of Native American populations. This is evident in their colonial policies and practices, including forced labor and conversion to Christianity.