hich of the following were direct effects of Pizarro’s and Cortes’s defeat of Native Americans? Select all that apply.(2 points) Responses fighting between the Spanish and the French fighting between the Spanish and the French inspiration for other Europeans to begin explorations and settlement inspiration for other Europeans to begin explorations and settlement settlement and colonization in the Southwest under Spanish rule settlement and colonization in the Southwest under Spanish rule settlement and colonization of Florida under Spanish rule

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The direct effects of Pizarro's and Cortés's defeat of Native Americans include:

  1. Inspiration for other Europeans to begin explorations and settlement - The conquests of Cortés (in Mexico) and Pizarro (in Peru) showcased the wealth and resources available in the New World, motivating other European nations and explorers to seek their fortunes through exploration and colonization.

  2. Settlement and colonization in the Southwest under Spanish rule - The success of the Spanish conquests led to increased Spanish colonization efforts in various parts of the Americas, including the Southwest region.

  3. Settlement and colonization of Florida under Spanish rule - Following these conquests, Spain also focused on establishing settlements in areas like Florida, as part of its broader strategy of colonization.

The option regarding "fighting between the Spanish and the French" is not a direct effect of Pizarro's and Cortés's actions, so it should not be selected.

In summary, the correct responses are:

  • Inspiration for other Europeans to begin explorations and settlement
  • Settlement and colonization in the Southwest under Spanish rule
  • Settlement and colonization of Florida under Spanish rule