Question

how did the spanish and french differ in their treatment of indigenous peoples?
the spanish forced indigenous peoples to convert to christianity while the french built relationships with them.
the french arrived in large numbers, while the spanish arrived in small numbers.
the french were dependent on the fur trade, while the spanish were dependent on the sugar trade.
the spanish built relationships with indigenous peoples, while the french forced their culture onto them.

Explanation:

Spanish colonial policy centered on forced conversion to Christianity via missions, while the French focused on fur trade partnerships and alliance-building with Indigenous groups, avoiding large-scale forced cultural imposition. The other options are incorrect: the Spanish arrived in larger numbers than the French, the Spanish relied heavily on silver mining (not just sugar), and the final option reverses the actual practices.

Answer:

A. The Spanish forced Indigenous peoples to convert to Christianity while the French built relationships with them.