The efforts of Spanish colonists to convert Native Americans to Christianity were most directly influenced by which of the following simultaneous developments? The effect of the Columbian Exchange on the population of Europe The effect of the Columbian Exchange on the population of Europe A The extraction of gold and other wealth from the land in the Americas The extraction of gold and other wealth from the land in the Americas B The arrival of English colonists seeking religious freedom in the Americas The arrival of English colonists seeking religious freedom in the Americas C The success of the French and the Dutch in their interactions with Native Americans The success of the French and the Dutch in their interactions with Native Americans D Submit

After Queen of Spain Isabella came to know about this new land of America, she authorized Spaniards to colonize them and treat them benevolently and Christianize them.

Though this motive of Christianizing the colonists was backed up with a goal to extract gold and other weaalth from the land in the Native America. Their purpose was to restore Spain's economy by acquiring this wealth and gold.

Thus the correct option is B.