Which of the Following Best Describes the Conquistadors

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the conquistadors?

• A) Spanish noblemen who led private armies to conquer land and people in the Americas.
• B) The native population of specific regions in the Americas.
• C) Governors of Spain's vice royalties.
• D) Spanish soldiers who seized land from the natives in South America.
• E) Those who settled St. Augustine, Florida, in the name of their king.

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Definitions:

Diplomatic Proposals

Suggestions or plans made in the interest of promoting or achieving international peace and cooperation between countries.

Reconcentration Policy

A strategy used by the Spanish military in Cuba during the late 19th century to combat the Cuban independence movement by forcibly relocating rural populations into concentration camps.

Naval Expansion

The process by which a country increases the size and capability of its navy, often to enhance its military strength, protect its maritime interests, and assert its power on a global scale.

Local Support

Assistance or backing provided by the community or nearby entities in a specific geographical area.