The Men Largely Responsible for Spain's Conquest of the New

question 7

Multiple Choice

The men largely responsible for Spain's conquest of the New World were known as ________.

• A) conquistadores
• B) coureurs de bois
• C) "Sea Dogs"
• D) pirates
• E) encomenderos

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