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“By virtue of the said ransom, let ships go there and bring away as many male and female Negroes as possible, newly imported and between the ages of fifteen to eighteen or twenty years. . . .The burden of work of the Indians will be eased and unlimited amounts of gold will be mined. This is the best land in the world for Negroes, women and old men, and it is very rarely that one of these people die.”
-Source: Alonso de Zuazo, Spanish colonial judge, 1518
This excerpt best reflects which of the following historical developments?
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Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) debates between the Spanish crown and Spanish religious leaders about the treatment of non-Europeans
A
debates between the Spanish crown and Spanish religious leaders about the treatment of non-Europeans
(Choice B) indigenous rebellions against Spanish colonialism such as the Pueblo Revolt
B
indigenous rebellions against Spanish colonialism such as the Pueblo Revolt
(Choice C) responses to the change in the indigenous populations after exposure to European diseases
C
responses to the change in the indigenous populations after exposure to European diseases
(Choice D) conflicts over the goals of Spanish colonization and the use of forced labor
D
conflicts over the goals of Spanish colonization and the use of forced labor
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Answer 1

The excerpt provided reflects the historical development related to conflicts over the goals of Spanish colonization and the use of forced labor. The emphasis on bringing in enslaved Africans to work as opposed to the indigenous population indicates a shift in labor practices and the exploitation involved in colonial efforts to extract resources. Therefore, the correct answer is:

(Choice D) conflicts over the goals of Spanish colonization and the use of forced labor.