Question

why did animosity develop between american indians and spanish missionaries in georgia?

a. the american indians demanded payment in return for agricultural advice and assistance.

b. the missionaries tried to force the american indians to adopt their religion and culture.

c. the american indians often raided the missions in order to frighten the missionaries away.

d. the missionaries encroached on american indian religious sites without seeking permission.

Explanation:

To determine the cause of animosity, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no historical evidence that American Indians demanded payment for agricultural help in this context.
• Option B: Spanish missionaries aimed to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity and impose Spanish culture, which clashed with American Indian traditions, leading to animosity.
• Option C: Raiding to frighten away was not the primary cause; resistance was more about cultural imposition.
• Option D: Encroaching on religious sites wasn't the main issue compared to forced cultural/religious change.

Answer:

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