Question

which of the following best illustrates the argument described in the passage above? a before 1492, some amerindian societies had large urban centers of comparable scale to those in europe. b spanish and portuguese plantation owners imported large numbers of african slaves to work their fields. c amerindians were killed in large numbers by diseases such as smallpox and measles. d the spanish forced labor in mines resulted in thousands of deaths of the amerindian population.

Answer 1

Option D, the Spanish forced labor in mines resulting in the deaths of the Amerindian population, best illustrates the argument described in the passage. Therefore, the correct option is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The argument described in the passage above is best illustrated by option D: the Spanish forced labor in mines resulted in thousands of deaths of the Amerindian population. The passage mentions that the Spanish clergy interceded to protect the exploitation of Indians in mining operations, which points to the forced labor and its detrimental impact. This argument aligns with the information provided in the passage and highlights the consequences of Spanish colonization on the Amerindian population.