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When the Spanish arrived, the Maya initially welcomed them peacefully, but as the Spanish began to impose their rule and convert them to Christianity, many Maya groups rebelled and fought against Spanish conquest. This ultimately led to the downfall of the Maya civilization in the 16th century.

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