The term "converso" was primarily used to refer to Jewish individuals who converted to Christianity during the Inquisition in Spain in the late 15th and early 16th century. They were also known as "New Christians" or "Marranos," and faced persecution and suspicion from both Christian and Jewish communities.

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The Conversos Were

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The conversos were:

A) Jewish converts to Christianity.
B) Muslim converts to Christianity.
C) Christian converts to Islam.
D) atheists who refuse to adopt any religion,even under force.
E) women who were accused of witchcraft.

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