Question

1. (a) infer: how do you think columbus views the natives? (b) support: how does he reveal these views? (c) infer: why does columbus think the natives fear him and his men? 5. (a) hypothesize: how might this account be different if it were written by a native - american observing columbus and his crew? (b) what might an account written by a crew - member reveal?

Explanation:

(a) Columbus likely saw natives as potential subjects for conversion, sources of labor, and people with valuable resources. This is inferred from his actions and the context of the time - European exploration was often driven by religious conversion, economic gain, and territorial expansion.
(b) His actions such as capturing natives, claiming land in the name of the Spanish crown, and trading with them show his views. He also wrote about their lack of advanced weaponry and technology in his journals, which contributed to his perception of them as inferior.
(c) Columbus thought the natives feared him and his men because of their superior technology like guns and steel weapons, as well as their strange appearance and the large ships they arrived in.
For 5(a), a Native - American account would likely focus on the disruption and harm caused by Columbus' arrival, such as loss of land, disease, and violence. It would be from the perspective of the invaded and oppressed.
For 5(b), a crew - member account might focus on the daily life at sea, the exploration process, and their interactions with the natives from the viewpoint of the explorers, possibly glorifying their achievements and downplaying the negative impacts on the natives.

Answer:

4(a) Columbus likely saw natives as potential converts, labor sources, and holders of resources.
4(b) His actions like capturing natives and journal entries show his views.
4(c) He thought they feared his advanced technology and appearance.
5(a) A Native - American account would focus on disruption and harm.
5(b) A crew - member account might glorify achievements and downplay negative impacts.