When the Spanish and Portuguese conquered Central and South America,the Catholic Church was concerned about the indigenous peoples.What decision did Pope Julius II decree regarding indigenous people?
A) that it was okay to enslave them because they were not fully human
B) that they appeared to be human in most ways but did not have Christian souls
C) that they should not be enslaved because they had natural freedom as other beasts
D) that they did have souls and should not have their freedom taken without good reason

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Pope Julius II decreed that indigenous people did have souls and should not have their freedom taken without good reason. This was a significant moral and ethical statement regarding the treatment of indigenous peoples during the era of European colonization.

When the Spanish and Portuguese Conquered Central and South America,the