What TWO statements correctly describe the impact of the Spanish on American Indians living in Georgia? A The explorers were searching for gold to increase their wealth B American Indians were introduced to the pig by Spanish explorers, с The Spanish brought unknown, fatal diseases to the American Indians D The Spanish were interested in learning the culture of American Indians. E American Indians volunteered to help establish Spanish Catholic missions.
What TWO statements correctly describe the impact of the Spanish on American Indians living in Georgia?
A
The explorers were searching for gold to increase their wealth
B
American Indians were introduced to the pig by Spanish explorers,
с
The Spanish brought unknown, fatal diseases to the American Indians
D
The Spanish were interested in learning the culture of American Indians.
E
American Indians volunteered to help establish Spanish Catholic missions.
The Spaniards, under the oversight of Hernando de Soto, started an expedition to the region of Georgia around 1540. The immediate aim of the expedition was to find Gold and silver in the area. The contact with the Spanish was devastating for the native people. The highly developed Mississippian Culture suffered at the hands of the Spanish as they killed and enslaved the natives. The diseases that the Spanish brought killed numerous natives leading to the decline of the Mississippian culture.
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