AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt
The Spanish 'requerimiento' was
A.a declaration demanding Native submission to Spain and the Church
B.a treaty with the Aztecs
C.a Native land grant
D.an English charter
Explanation
Core Concept
Conquistadors read this legal-religious demand to Native peoples before attack — a document justifying conquest that Natives could not understand.
Correct Answer
Aa declaration demanding Native submission to Spain and the Church
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