Which of the following best describes spain's treatment of the native americans?

a. native americans were encouraged to migrate to spain to boost the economy in europe.
b. native americans were treated poorly and forced to work for spanish business operations.
c. native americans were allowed to keep their own customs as long as they worked for spanish colonists.
d. native americans were paid very little to work on farms and mines.

b

explanation:

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.