The patterns described in the excerpt most directly paralleled which of the following developments in Spanish settlement?Elimina
tion ToolSelect one answerAThe emergence of a hierarchical system based on race and characterized by degrees of relationships with Spanish settlers.BThe total lack of understanding and interaction between the Spanish and Native Americans.CEffective Native American resistance to Spanish advances and exploitation.DThe total preservation of cultural autonomy among laboring Native Americans, despite oppressive working conditions.
Spain's colonization aims were for the extraction of silver and gold from its Americas, for both the promotion of its Spanish economy so for a stronger Spain. In Spain, even, American Indians were to become Christians. The excerpts more directly parallel to these patterns to creation, in Spanish communities, of hierarchical ethnic established standards by grades of connection with both the Spanish people.
