Question Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans? (1 point) Responses Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals. Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans.

Answer 1

Based on historical context, the most accurate inference would be that "Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans." This reflects the common belief among European colonizers during the period of exploration and colonization, where they often saw indigenous peoples as inferior, which justified their objectives of conquest, conversion, and exploitation.