Beginning with the Crusades, European nations worked to spread Christianity. Beginning in the 16th century, they focused their e
fforts on the Americas. How was this drive to spread Christianity different from the Crusades? A.
Crusading forces fought with each other more than they did with native populations.
B.
American Indians did not have established religious beliefs, which made conversions easier.
C.
The Reformation in Europe divided Christianity into two different sects.
D.
The Crusaders had superior armies which made the spread of Christianity much easier.
The most important factor in explaining the Spanish victory over the Aztecs and Incas in the 16th century is devastating loss of life caused by European-borne diseases mainly in devastating loss of Indian life caused by smallpox
