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What role did the Catholic Church play in the Spanish and Portuguese American colonies? a. The Catholic Church played a very small role in these colonies. c. The settlers were Protestant and the Catholic Church played no role. b. The Catholic Church played a very significant role in these colonies. d. The Catholic Church founded these colonies, but abandoned them soon after.

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B-the catholic church played a significant role

Answer:

Option:  b. The Catholic Church played a very significant role in these colonies.

Explanation:

The Catholic Church played a significant role in giving the rights by issuing Inter caetera, to Spain and Portuguese to explore in New World. The missionaries helped in bringing town, farmlands, and Churches in the New World. Their goal was to convert Native Americans to Christianity, also to educate them along with teaching farming methods. In overtime, missionaries helped to increase Spanish control over land and people living there.

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