Question

Why were Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto and his men able to kill thousands of the American Indians they encountered in Georgia?

A.

The American Indians had no concept of war.


B.

The American Indians were badly outnumbered.


C.

The Spaniards had far superior weapons and armor.


D.

The Spaniards tricked the American Indians into trusting them.

Answer 1

A. The Americans Indians had no concept of war

Answer 2

The answer to the question is D. The spaniards tricked the American Indians into trusting them.

De Soto leaded his men to America to trick the American Indians to Think they were friendly. De Soto then killed the Indians or forced them into labor in slave camps so he could steal their gold and treasures.