Question

Why was it important to Spanish colonists that their slaves did not know the

terrain of the land?
A. They would be more willing to grow foreign crops on the land if
they knew little about it.
B. They would be less likely to realize how terrible the working
conditions were if they were in a new land.
C. They would be more likely to convert to Christianity if they were
transported to a new place.
D. They would be less likely to run away from the plantations if they
were unfamiliar with the land.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

D: Except for the most hardy and most courageous of slaves, the answer is definitely D.

C: I don't think they would be more likely to convert. The Jesuits had a terrible time trying to convince people of the "new world" to convert to Christianity, especially if they already had a religion. New World means newly discovered by the Europeans who were interested in profit and colonization and not necessarily the church. It depends on what era you are asking about.

B: I don't really think so. The lay of the land was not on the mind's of the slaves when considering working conditions. Rebellion and murder might have been more to the point.

A: I don't see how to eliminate this one. It is simply wrong. Agricultural techniques was simply not on their mind.

Answer

D