What does the source suggest about the Spaniards' proclaimed mission in Hispaniola?Their mission was primarily focused on scientific and geographical exploration.They successfully converted the entire Indian population to Christianity.There was a stark contrast between their proclaimed mission and their actual practices.They were welcomed by the Indians as liberators from oppressive local rulers.

c.The source describes the Spaniards' treatment of the Indians in Hispaniola as being driven by:A desire to integrate into Indian society.Avarice and fanaticism.Respect for Indian cultural and religious practices.Efforts to maintain peace and avoid conflict.

According to the source, what was the initial attitude of the Spanish towards the indigenous people of Hispaniola?They immediately recognized the sovereignty of the Indian nations.They were primarily concerned with the safety and well-being of the Indians.They pretended to be civilized and bearers of Christian doctrines.They sought to establish equal trade relations with the indigenous population.

Why was the Spanish mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity ultimately unsuccessful?A The Native Americans did not trust the Spanish because the Spaniards had a history of trying to enslave them.B War with other colonists prevented the Spanish from focusing their resources on converting Native Americans.C Hernando de Soto starved so many of the Native Americans that those remaining fled inland away from the Spanish missionaries.D Spanish interaction with Native Americans typically led to the spread of deadly diseases, making the goal of converting them pointless.

"As I know you will be rejoiced at the glorious success that our Lord has given me in my voyage, I write this to tell you how in thirty-three days I sailed to the Indies with the fleet that the illustrious King and Queen, our Sovereigns, gave me, where I discovered a great many islands, inhabited by numberless people; and of all I have taken possession for their Highnesses by proclamation and display of the Royal Standard without opposition…Hispaniola is a marvel. Its hills and mountains, fine plains and open country, are rich and fertile for planting and for pasturage, and for building towns and villages. The seaports there are incredibly fine, as also the magnificent rivers, most of which bear gold. The trees, fruits and grasses differ widely from those in Juana...There are many spices and vast mines of gold and other metals in this island. They have no iron, nor steel, nor weapons, nor are they fit for them, because although they are well-made men of commanding stature, they appear extraordinarily timid. The only arms they have are sticks of cane, cut when in seed, with a sharpened stick at the end, and they are afraid to use these."Columbus, Christopher. Letter to Luis De Sant Angel Announcing His Discovery. New York: A. Lovell & Company, 1892.Christopher Columbus wrote this letter for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:Elimination ToolSelect one answerATo convince prominent Spaniards such as Luis De Sant Angel of the value of trading with the people of Hispaniola.BTo heighten his prestige in the eyes of the Spanish Crown.CTo communicate to De Sant Angel the riches and resources to be found in the New World.DTo provide evidence of the ease with which the native peoples could be subjugated by the Spaniards.

What does the source imply was a significant factor in the decline of the indigenous population of Hispaniola?The introduction of diseases such as Measles and Small Pox.The successful military alliances formed by the Indians against the Spaniards.The establishment of democratic institutions by the Spaniards.The voluntary migration of Indians to other parts of the Americas.