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In a letter to the king and queen of Spain, Columbus wrote: “I have seen only three sailors land, without wishing to do harm, and a multitude of Indians fled before them. They have no arms (guns) and are without warlike instincts.”

What does this quote from Columbus indicate about his perspective concerning the natives he met?


They would be easy to defeat and conquer.

They would be good allies against Spain’s enemies.

They would be difficult for Spain to defeat if they went to war.

They had knowledge about warfare that Spain could learn.

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Answer: They would be easy to defeat and conquer.

Explanation: This is the only option that is suitable because although his letter doesn't seem to have ill intentions behind it or aggression, it has an underlying message. The kind and queen of Spain only allowed Columbus to travel and explore the unknown because he promised to bring back riches like spices and possible jewels and of the sort. Finding a village on his exploration is like a gold mine because they have had to stay there because there must be something there they are thriving off on, and the queen and king would do anything to get their hands on said thing. They seek land and riches.