Question

6 why were there tensions between american indians and the spanish missionaries in north america? a the missionaries forced the american indians to work as slaves in their plantations. b the missionaries tried to force the american indians to adopt their religion and culture. c the american indians refused to show the missionaries how to grow food in the regions harsh climate. d the american indians forced the missionaries off land that the missionaries had farmed for many years.

Explanation:

Spanish missionaries aimed to convert American Indians to Christianity and impose Spanish - based cultural norms. This forced cultural and religious change was a major source of tension. Option A is incorrect as it was more about forced religious and cultural assimilation rather than plantation slavery in the context of missionaries. Option C is wrong because American Indians did share agricultural knowledge. Option D is incorrect as the missionaries were the new - comers trying to impose their ways, not the other way around.

Answer:

B. The missionaries tried to force the American Indians to adopt their religion and culture.