Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Impact of the Spanish

Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of the Spanish missions in California in the eighteenth century such as that of Father Junipero Serra?

A) Native practices such as traditional dancing and healing became major offenses punishable by death.
B) Native populations declined by more than a third due to exposure to disease and environmental changes.
C) The Spanish missionaries forged a partnership with newly arrived Russian settlers in California based on trade.
D) The Catholic Church rejected the harsh treatment of Native Americans by mission leaders such as Serra and excommunicated them.
E) Spanish priests developed a close relationship with nearby Native Americans such that they were equal partners.