Which of the following describes the main reason the Spanish conquistadors needed Native American slaves?
A. They needed help to find gold and send it back to Spain.
B. The Native American slaves aided them with their tobacco crops.
C. The Spanish wanted to convert the Native Americans to Catholicism.
D. They needed the Native Americans to make the Spanish Armada strong.
I know they converted many to Catholicism, but I honestly think maybe B. is the reason.
Ms. Sue??
Initially, A is the main reason, especially working in mines. Later, those slaves were turned to agriculture, but tobacco was a minor use.
Yes, the conquistadors were looking for gold and silver and empire for the crown. Conversion to Catholicism came much later when priests began arriving in conquered territories. The Church used slaves for agriculture and other forms of manual labor, but tobacco was not a popular crop in South and Central America (or California) or other reaches of the Spanish empire in the Americas. Tobacco was grown more in the English colonies in North America.
It is...Thank you! :-)
So A for gold??
the answer is A besties ;)
To determine the main reason why Spanish conquistadors needed Native American slaves, let's analyze the options and assess the historical context.
A. They needed help to find gold and send it back to Spain.
During the Age of Exploration, one of the primary goals for European powers, such as Spain, was to amass wealth through the acquisition of precious metals, primarily gold. However, while the Spanish did seek gold in the Americas, they did not necessarily need Native American slaves specifically for this purpose, as they primarily utilized forced labor systems like the encomienda system.
B. The Native American slaves aided them with their tobacco crops.
Tobacco was not a major crop for the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas, as the main crops of interest were sugar cane and later on, crops like coffee and cocoa. So, the need for Native American slaves specifically for the tobacco crops is unlikely.
C. The Spanish wanted to convert the Native Americans to Catholicism.
Conversion of Native Americans to Catholicism was indeed a significant goal for the Spanish. However, this was not the primary motive for the Spanish conquistadors to need Native American slaves. Conversion efforts were mainly carried out by priests and missionaries, not by the conquistadors themselves.
D. They needed the Native Americans to make the Spanish Armada strong.
The Spanish Armada was primarily comprised of naval forces, and it did not heavily rely on Native American slaves for its strength.
In consideration of the options provided, it is clear that the correct answer is not B, as tobacco was not a major crop for the Spanish during the period of conquest in the Americas. While the Spanish did convert Native Americans to Catholicism, this was not the main reason behind the need for Native American slaves. Therefore, based on historical evidence, option A seems to be the most appropriate choice. The Spanish conquistadors needed Native American slaves to help them find gold and send it back to Spain.