Question

which of the following is a true statement about the journeys columbus made to the americas?
columbus spread goodwill toward indigenous peoples and shared his goods with them.
columbus helped indigenous peoples wherever he went and learned about their ways of life.
columbus was cruel to indigenous peoples and exploited their natural resources.
columbus forced all indigenous peoples into slavery and brought loads of riches back to spain.

Explanation:

Columbus's actions towards Indigenous peoples were marked by cruelty and exploitation. He took advantage of their natural resources and treated them harshly. He did not spread goodwill or help them in a positive - way. While he did not force all Indigenous people into slavery, his actions set the stage for further exploitation and mistreatment.

Answer:

Columbus was cruel to Indigenous peoples and exploited their natural resources.