What was the result of Cortes’s defeat of the Aztecs? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
The Spanish earned the respect of Native Americans.
The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
Which of the following were reasons the Spanish wanted to colonize the New World? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
to seek wealth
to seek wealth
to enter the fur trade
to enter the fur trade
to spread Christianity
to spread Christianity
to find new medicines
to seek wealth
to spread Christianity
Which choice best describes the relationship Spanish colonists had with Native Americans?
(1 point)
Responses
Native Americans had little interaction with colonists and were free to live as they chose.
Native Americans had little interaction with colonists and were free to live as they chose.
Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease.
Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease.
Colonists were curious about Native Americans and were eager to learn their religious rituals.
Colonists were curious about Native Americans and were eager to learn their religious rituals.
Colonists and Native Americans lived peacefully together on missions and were equal in social status.
Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease.
The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
The correct answer is:
- The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
- Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
- The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.