The lienzo de tlaxcala
drawing depicting cortes in mexico seated on a throne with many aztecs and their leader montezuma approaching with hands out in a peaceful gesture. armed spanish soldiers stand behind cortes.
© norton 2015
in the 16th and 17th centuries, the spanish empire in north america (4 points)
select one:
a. involved subjugation of the indigenous peoples through the encomienda system
b. flourished due to peaceful coexistence with native american civilizations
c. relied on alliances with american indians in order to fend off the english and the french
d. acquired vast amounts of gold and silver that successfully sustained a mighty spanish empire