Question
What role did the Spanish conquistadors play in establishing colonies in North and South America?
A.
They acquired land by purchasing it from the native rulers.
B.
They used the military to defeat the native population.
C.
They negotiated treaties with native rulers in order to take control of the land.
D.
They held elections, and a Spanish leader was chosen as proprietary governor.
A.
They acquired land by purchasing it from the native rulers.
B.
They used the military to defeat the native population.
C.
They negotiated treaties with native rulers in order to take control of the land.
D.
They held elections, and a Spanish leader was chosen as proprietary governor.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B. They used the military to defeat the native population.**
Spanish conquistadors, such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, played a significant role in establishing colonies in both North and South America primarily through military conquests. They often defeated indigenous populations using superior weapons and tactics, as well as by exploiting divisions among native groups. This military approach led to the establishment of Spanish control over vast territories in the Americas.
Spanish conquistadors, such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, played a significant role in establishing colonies in both North and South America primarily through military conquests. They often defeated indigenous populations using superior weapons and tactics, as well as by exploiting divisions among native groups. This military approach led to the establishment of Spanish control over vast territories in the Americas.