What happened to Indigenous Americans as a result of the Spanish conquest in the Americas?(1 point)

Those who converted to Christianity were given freedom.

Those who converted to Christianity were given freedom.

Many died from disease and mistreatment.

Many died from disease and mistreatment.

Many migrated north to escape Spanish rule.

Many migrated north to escape Spanish rule.

They learned new ways to farm their land.

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The correct answer is: Many died from disease and mistreatment.

The Spanish conquest had devastating effects on Indigenous populations, primarily due to the introduction of new diseases to which they had no immunity, as well as violence and harsh treatment from the conquistadors.