Question

What was one consequence of the Doctrine of Discovery? 3 points Native peoples were forced to pay for lands the Europeans discovered. Native peoples were no longer entitled to lands they had always occupied Europeans were forced to pay for lands already occupied by native peoples. Europeans could take the land from the native peoples as long as they had their permission.

Answer 1

Answer:

Native peoples were no longer entitled to lands they had always occupied.

Explanation:

The 1493 Doctrine of Discovery is the one-sided law/ doctrine that was passed by the European monarchies to acquire lands owned by other indigenous tribes. This law was also used to justify such land-grabbing in the name of civilization and 'Christianizing' them, thereby providing salvation to the 'lost souls'.

This spiritual, political, and legal claim made by the European powers was made just as a means to justify the land acquisition. The doctrine 'legalizes' and allows the possession or taking over of native lands as long as the natives were given the "gifts of conversion and civilization" in return. This will allow the European monarchies and authorities to get access and possess the New World. But for the natives, they were no longer rightful owners of the lands they had always occupied.

Thus, the correct answer is the second option.