How were the indigenous people treated by the missionaries during the Spanish colonization of the Americas?
a. They were educated in literature and theology by Jesuit priests.
b. They were taught the tenets of Buddhist philosophy.
c. They were treated brutally and forced into virtual slavery by Roman Catholic missionaries.
d. They were granted political freedom and asylum under the Spanish Crown.
Answer: c
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