How did Spain conquest affect the Indians of America?

The Spanish conquest had a profound and devastating impact on Indigenous peoples in the Americas. It led to widespread violence, enslavement, and the collapse of many Indigenous civilizations, such as the Aztecs and Incas. Additionally, the introduction of European diseases decimated Indigenous populations, who had no immunity to them. The conquest also resulted in significant cultural changes, including forced conversions to Christianity and the imposition of European languages and governance systems.