Question

the table below lists some of the actions of important portuguese and spanish expedition leaders. these actions were towards the people they encountered on their voyages. look at the table. then complete the sentence below.| expedition leader | action || ---- | ---- || pedro álvares cabral | set fire to 10 merchant ships, killing around 600 people || vasco da gama | captured and burned a muslim ship carrying more than 200 pilgrims || christopher columbus | took taíno people captive and forced the taíno ruler to give up his land and gold |complete the sentence.the actions of cabral, da gama, and columbus suggest that the portuguese and spanish expedition leaders thought that was a good way to get what they wanted in foreign lands.relying on peaceful agreementsletting foreign leaders solve conflictsusing violence and force

Explanation:

First, match each expedition leader to their corresponding action in the table:

1. Pedro Álvares Cabral's listed action is setting fire to ships, killing around 600 people.
2. Vasco da Gama's listed action is capturing and burning a Muslim ship with over 200 pilgrims.
3. Christopher Columbus's listed action is taking Taíno people captive and forcing their ruler to surrender land and gold.

All these actions involve aggression and coercion. Now, select the phrase that fits the sentence: the leaders' violent, forceful actions show they believed using violence and force was an acceptable method to achieve their goals in foreign lands.

Answer:

Completed Table:

Expedition Leader	Action
Vasco da Gama	captured and burned a Muslim ship carrying more than 200 pilgrims
Christopher Columbus	took Taíno people captive and forced the Taíno ruler to give up his land and gold

Completed Sentence:

The actions of Cabral, da Gama, and Columbus suggest that the Portuguese and Spanish expedition leaders thought that using violence and force was a good way to get what they wanted in foreign lands.