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QuizMultiple Choice

The Struggle for North America

Question 8 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

How did the Spanish and French differ in their treatment of Indigenous peoples?

Answer
A
The Spanish forced Indigenous peoples to convert to Christianity while the French built relationships with them.
B
The French arrived in large numbers, while the Spanish arrived in small numbers.
C
The French were dependent on the fur trade, while the Spanish were dependent on the sugar trade.
D
The Spanish built relationships with Indigenous peoples, while the French forced their culture onto them.

Explanation

The Spanish often sought to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity and bring them under Spanish colonial control. The French, especially in North America, generally formed alliances and trade relationships with Indigenous communities. So choice A correctly describes the difference; choice D reverses it.

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