Which statement best describes the behavior of the conquistadors toward Native Americans?

Question

Responses

The conquistadors paid tribute to the Native Americans in exchange for safe passage through their lands.

The conquistadors paid tribute to the Native Americans in exchange for safe passage through their lands.

The conquistadors tried to educate the Native Americans about the need to care for their lands.

The conquistadors tried to educate the Native Americans about the need to care for their lands.

The conquistadors allowed Native Americans to keep their own beliefs and religions as long as they paid their taxes.
The conquistadors allowed Native Americans to keep their own beliefs and religions as long as they paid their taxes.

The conquistadors robbed, enslaved, and killed Native Americans.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the behavior of the conquistadors toward Native Americans is: "The conquistadors robbed, enslaved, and killed Native Americans."

This reflects the historical reality of the violent conquests, exploitation, and significant suffering inflicted upon Indigenous populations during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.