Based on the excerpt, which statement accurately assesses how european culture was diffused throughout the americas as a result of european expansion? first, if it be unlawful: it must be so, either in respect of the law of god, or in regard to the laws of man. if in respect of gods law, (considering our primary end is to plant religion, our secondary and subalternate ends are for the honor and profit of our nation) i demand a resolution of this plain question: whether it be not a determined truth, that the gospel should be preached, to all the world . . [in] one of these three ways. . the third belongs to us, who by way of merchandizing and trade, do buy of them the pearls of the earth, and sell to them the pearls of heaven, which action, if it be unlawful, it must proceed from one of these three grounds, either because we come to them, or trade with them, or tarry and dwell and possess part of their country against them. —virginia company, "a true declaration of the estate in virginia," 1610
a. europeans established trade with indigenous peoples in the americas to show them how belief in european religions led to abundance and protection.
b. europeans forced indigenous peoples in the americas to convert to their religion only if indigenous peoples resisted establishing trade relationships.
c. europeans sought to spread their religion to indigenous peoples in the americas through preaching, trade, and taking over indigenous people's lands.
d. europeans thought that by letting indigenous peoples in the americas keep their lands, europeans would earn their trust and be able to convert them.