Question

question 1 (1 point) saved
which didnt indigenous nations destroy european settlements in the americas from the beginning?
they believed that europeans were gods.
they lacked sufficient military power.
they wanted to establish trading partnerships.
they expected that europeans would be wiped out by diseases anyway.

question 2 (1 point) saved
how would you compare the sexual and marital freedom of native americans and europeans before contact?
both shared roughly equal levels of sexual and marital freedom
native americans enjoyed greater sexual and marital freedom
europeans enjoyed greater sexual and marital freedom
neither experienced any sexual and marital freedom

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine why indigenous nations didn't destroy European settlements initially, we analyze each option:

• "They believed that Europeans were gods" is a myth - there's no strong evidence most indigenous groups saw Europeans as gods.
• "They lacked sufficient military power" is incorrect because early on, indigenous groups often had military capabilities (e.g., Aztecs, Incas had organized armies, and smaller tribes could resist).
• "They wanted to establish trading partnerships" is a key reason. Indigenous groups saw potential for trade (e.g., furs, goods) with Europeans, so they sought partnerships rather than destruction.
• "They expected that Europeans would be wiped out by diseases anyway" is inaccurate as the scale and impact of diseases (like smallpox) became clear over time, not initially.

Before contact, Native American societies (depending on the tribe) often had more flexible sexual and marital norms. For example, some tribes allowed polygamy, easier divorce, or more open attitudes toward pre - marital relationships. European societies (especially Christian - dominated ones) had strict norms (e.g., strict monogamy, strong religious restrictions on sexuality and divorce). So Native Americans generally had greater sexual and marital freedom.

Answer:

C. They wanted to establish trading partnerships.

Question 2