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according to bartolomé de las casas, what was an effect of the spanish arrival in the americas?
those that arrivd at these islands from the remotest parts of spain, and who pride themselves in the name of christians, steerd two courses principally... to get rid of indigenous people from the face of the earth. the first whereof was raising an unjust... cruel war. the other, by putting them to death.... the true motivation that pushed the spaniards to endeavor the destruction of this people, was gold only.¹
a. the spanish became wealthy through trade with indigenous peoples.
b. the spanish were repeatedly attacked by indigenous peoples.
c. the spanish gave up their beliefs in christianity.
d. the spanish tried to kill off indigenous peoples.

Explanation:

• Option A: The text says the Spanish's motivation was gold and they tried to destroy Indigenous people, not trade with them, so A is wrong.
• Option B: The text shows the Spanish were the aggressors (starting war, killing), not being attacked by Indigenous people, so B is wrong.
• Option C: The text mentions they pride themselves in being Christians, no indication of giving up Christianity, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The text states the Spanish had courses to "get rid of Indigenous people" via war and death, so D matches.

Answer:

D. The Spanish tried to kill off Indigenous peoples.