Which of the following was a major consequence of European settlement and interaction with the native inhabitants of the New World?

Question

Choose the best answer from the options below:
A The spread of Christianity throughout the Native Indian population
B The development of large agricultural plantations with Native Indians as the main labor source
C The establishment of the fur trade with the Indians in the Southern colonies
D All of the above

Answer 1

The best answer is D. All of the above.

Each of the options reflects significant consequences of European settlement and interaction with Native inhabitants. European settlers often sought to spread Christianity, established agricultural plantations which typically exploited Native Indian populations and later African slaves, and initiated trade relations, including the fur trade, in various regions.