The most likely reason he described them that way was to make it appear that they would be easy to defeat.
The most likely reason he described them that way was to make it appear that they would be easy to defeat.
The most likely reason he described them that way was to make it appear that they would be easy to defeat.
to make his men appear strong and forceful
list four reason why the Spaniards kill the Arawak's
They were. Here was a mean man who had cut off a man's hand for not bringing him gold and he treated them as inferior.
They were. Here was a mean man who had cut off a man's hand for not bringing him gold and he treated them as inferior.
They were. Here was a mean man who had cut off a man's hand for not bringing him gold and he treated them as inferior.
They were. Here was a mean man who had cut off a man's hand for not bringing him gold and he treated them as inferior.
They were. Here was a mean man who had cut off a man's hand for not bringing him gold and he treated them as inferior.
They were. Here was a mean man who had cut off a man's hand for not bringing him gold and he treated them as inferior.
He was frightened.he was frightened
Columbus likely described the native people as fearful due to their unfamiliarity with European explorers and the sudden intrusion of foreign ships and individuals into their territory. This fear could have stemmed from their lack of understanding of the Europeans' intentions, as well as the potential threat posed by advanced weaponry and unfamiliar customs. Additionally, Columbus's own perspective and the context of his expedition may have influenced his interpretation of their reactions.