Question

question: 20 why were spanish explorer hernando de soto and his men able to kill thousands of the american indians they encountered in georgia? a. the american indians had no concept of war. b. the - american indians were badly outnumbered. c. the spaniards had far - superior weapons and armor. d. the spaniards tricked the american indians into trusting them.

Explanation:

The Spanish, during the Age - of Exploration, had advanced weaponry like guns and better - quality armor compared to the American Indians who mainly used bows, arrows, and primitive melee weapons. This technological gap gave the Spanish a significant advantage in combat.

Answer:

C. The Spaniards had far superior weapons and armor.