Within a century of the conquests in Latin America by Spain and Portugal, the native population had declined considerably from battle and disease. To offset this loss of labor, Spain and Portugal

European imperialism in the 19th century was largely motivated by a desire to: o a. assert power over other parts of the world. b. end the racist policies practiced in many foreign countries. o c. defend europe from aggressive foreign armies. d. relocate ethnic and religious minorities within national borders.