What was the result of the Spanish treating the Natives poorly and forcing them into slavery?

Question

Group of answer choices

Thousands of natives died from slavery and forced labor.

Nothing significant happened to the Natives.

Spain became rich by taking the wealth of the American colonies.

Spain was transformed by the cultural richness of the New World.

Answer 1

The most accurate choice regarding the result of the Spanish treating the Natives poorly and forcing them into slavery is:

Thousands of natives died from slavery and forced labor.

This response reflects the tragic impact of the Spanish colonization, which included high mortality rates among Indigenous populations due to harsh labor conditions, violence, and the spread of European diseases. While the other statements have elements of truth, they do not directly address the immediate consequences for the Native populations in the context of the question.