Which of the following is one way the Spanish impacted the Native Americans living in the southeastern region of North America? A. Thousands of Native Americans abandoned their traditional beliefs and converted to Catholicism.
B. They formed a strong alliance and became trading partners.
C. The Native Americans were introduced to new foods.
D. Thousands of Native Americans died as a result of diseases spread by contact with Europeans.

On the doctoral journey, you will need to adjust your thinking and perspective. it is inevitable that your world view will be challenged. how you respond to those instances of challenging remains in your control. this may sound daunting and even seem to be unacceptable, but it is the inexorable result of engaging in "deep thinking" while becoming an academic. remember, you are not just becoming a researcher, but you are also becoming a learned person (an academic) who will be charged with the responsibility of acting as a gatekeeper of knowledge and knowledge development. what distinguishes an infant academic from a mature academic? explain. how does the above biblical challenge to move toward mature thinking parallel the increased responsibility for knowledge and knowledge development that comes with the earning of a doctoral degree? explain.