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Which of the following was a major effect of Spanish exploration in the Americas?

A. Aztec resistance discouraged Spanish colonization in the Americas.
B. Spanish explorers and soldiers died from diseases spread by Native Americans.
C. New colonies were established and strictly ruled by Spain.
D. Native Americans converted to Catholicism and embraced Spanish culture.

Respuesta :

As a result of the Spanish exploring and colonizing the Americas, D. Native Americans converted to Catholicism and embraced Spanish culture.

The Spanish imposed their culture on those that they conquered in the Americas and this led to them embracing Spanish culture such that even today:

  • Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the Americas
  • Most Latin Americans are Catholics

We can therefore conclude that due to the actions of the Spanish, the Americas were affected such that the people adopted Spanish culture and still do till this day.

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