Question

Which of the following contributed most directly to the enactment of the law in the excerpt?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) indigenous nations’ requests for religious instruction
A
indigenous nations’ requests for religious instruction
(Choice B) religious conflict during the Protestant Reformation
B
religious conflict during the Protestant Reformation
(Choice C) European demands for laborers in the New World
C
European demands for laborers in the New World
(Choice D) epidemic diseases reducing the indigenous population
D
epidemic diseases reducing the indigenous population

Answer 1

To determine which option contributed most directly to the enactment of a law related to indigenous nations or religious instruction, let's analyze each choice.

- **Choice A (indigenous nations’ requests for religious instruction)**: This directly relates to a law that would be enacted regarding religious instruction for indigenous people, as their requests would be a primary impetus.

- **Choice B (religious conflict during the Protestant Reformation)**: While significant in a broader historical context, this does not directly relate to the enactment of a specific law concerning indigenous nations.

- **Choice C (European demands for laborers in the New World)**: This may influence laws related to labor but not specifically to religious instruction or laws concerning indigenous rights.

- **Choice D (epidemic diseases reducing the indigenous population)**: While this had a profound impact on indigenous populations and their societies, it does not directly relate to the enactment of a law concerning religious instruction.

Given the focus on religious instruction for indigenous peoples, the answer is:

**A) indigenous nations’ requests for religious instruction**