The arrival of Spanish explorers had a significant and devastating impact on Native Americans. The introduction of European diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza to which Native Americans had no immunity led to the decimation of entire populations.
The Spanish also brought violence and exploitation, leading to forced labor, slavery, and the appropriation of Native lands. The Spanish colonizers viewed Native Americans as inferior and sought to convert them to Christianity, often through coercion and violence.
Overall, the arrival of Spanish explorers led to the loss of land, resources, and culture for many Native American tribes, and had long-lasting negative effects on their communities.
How did the arrival of Spanish explorers affect Native Americans?
Spanish explorers respected the right so Natives to live on Native land.
The Spanish and the Native Americans lived in peace by sharing the land.
Disease killed the majority of Native Americans after the Spanish came.
All Native Americans willingly gave their land to the Spanish and then they moved
out of Texas.
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