AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt
The Spanish 'Black Legend' refers to
A.accounts of Spanish cruelty toward Native peoples
B.a Spanish naval battle
C.a Native American uprising
D.a Spanish literary movement
Explanation
Core Concept
Rival powers spread stories of Spanish atrocities — some true, some exaggerated — to blacken Spain's reputation and justify their own colonization.
Correct Answer
Aaccounts of Spanish cruelty toward Native peoples
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