2. Which of the following answers best reflects the purpose of initial Spanish and Portuguese expeditions to the New world following the voyages of Columbus?
A) To convert the "Indians" to Catholicism in the name of the Pope.
B) To conquer the native tribes and export their wealth back to Europe.
C) To colonize the New World and set up governments for the sake of ruling all of the native civilizations.
D) To allow individual expedition commanders to establish themselves as colonial rules independent of the Spanish and
Portuguese crowns.

Why was the battle of gaugamela an important turning point in alexanders conquest of persians empire

Which statement best summarizes the process of the abolition of slavery in the united states? o a slave owners agreed to limit and ultimately abolish slavery to prevent a slave rebellion similar to the haitian revolution o b. the united states did not abolish slavery until after many latin american countries did because it faced opposition from powerful slaveholders o c. the abolition movement in the united states used a series of legal challenges to successfully outlaw slavery. d. the abolition movement used nonviolent tactics to eventually convince the u.s. government to abolish slavery.

Which statement describes the impact of the 21st amendment?