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Christopher Columbus and his crew initially treated the Taíno people with curiosity and a degree of hospitality, but this quickly deteriorated into exploitation and violence. The Taíno were subjected to forced labor, harsh treatment, and disease brought by the Europeans, which decimated their population. Columbus's expeditions led to the colonization of their lands, resulting in significant cultural disruption and loss for the Taíno people. Overall, their encounter with Columbus marked the beginning of a tragic period of colonial oppression.

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