Spanish and Native American Interactions

Medium Period 1: 1491–1607 Interactions Between Europeans And Native Americans

In the period leading up to and including the early 1600s, the interactions between Europeans and Native Americans were heavily influenced by cultural misunderstandings and differing worldviews. One such interaction occurred when Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Americas, seeking gold and land. As these Europeans ventured into the territories of Indigenous peoples, they often imposed their social structures and economic practices. This created complex relationships that included trade, conflict, and alliances.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the nature of the interactions between Europeans, especially the Spanish, and Native Americans during this time period?

Native Americans largely accepted European social norms and adapted their practices accordingly.

The Spanish focused primarily on military conquest, paying little attention to trade with Native Americans.

Many Native American groups formed alliances with Europeans to resist other tribes and foreign threats.

European missionaries did not seek to convert Native Americans, valuing their spiritual practices.

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