What role did the spanish conquistadors play in establishing colonies in north and south america?
a.
they negotiated treaties with native rulers in order to take control of the land.
b.
they held elections, and a spanish leader was chosen as proprietary governor.
c.
they used the military to defeat the native population.
d.
they acquired land by purchasing it from the native rulers.

C.They used the military to defeat the native population.

Explanation:

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why was the national assembly formed by the third estate?

the estates-general had not been assembled since 1614, and its deputies drew up long lists of grievances and called for sweeping political and social reforms. the third estate, which had the most representatives, declared itself the national assembly and took an oath to force a new constitution on the king.