Prior to the mid-nineteenth century, how did the Mayan experience of colonial rule differ from that of other indigenous Mexican peoples?
A) A stronger missionary presence meant that more Mayans converted to Christianity.
B) The Mayans escaped forced labor recruitment and social disruption because their territory lacked minerals or fertile land.
C) Conflict between the Spanish and the Portuguese meant that more Mayans were killed in war.
D) The Mayans were less able to participate in trade than other Mexican natives because they lacked port cities.

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The Mayans' territory was not initially seen as valuable by the Spanish due to its perceived lack of minerals or fertile land, which meant they were less subjected to forced labor recruitment and the social disruption experienced by other indigenous groups in regions with more apparent resources.

Prior to the Mid-Nineteenth Century, How Did the Mayan Experience