What did the Portuguese do to the natives they found in Brazil? a.
they embraced them
c.
they enslaved them
b.
they baptized them
d.
they made them their equals

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

I would say that they enslaved them.

Explanation: The relations between the natives and the Portuguese were initially cooperative. However, the donatory system displaced tribes, and the rise of sugarcane plantations led to efforts to enslave native peoples. The result was armed conflict between Portuguese settlers and natives.