Question

2. Which of the following answers best reflects the purpose of initial Spanish and Portuguese expeditions to the New world

following the voyages of Columbus?
A) To convert the "Indians" to Catholicism in the name of the Pope.
B) To conquer the native tribes and export their wealth back to Europe.
C) To colonize the New World and set up governments for the sake of ruling all of the native civilizations.
D) To allow individual expedition commanders to establish themselves as colonial rules independent of the Spanish and
Portuguese crowns.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

have you ever watched the movie Pocahontas?