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' actions towards Indigenous peoples were far from benevolent. He and his crew engaged in cruel treatment and exploited the natural resources of the lands they reached. He did not spread goodwill or help the Indigenous in a positive - way. While he did not force all Indigenous into slavery, he did engage in the enslavement of some and took wealth back to Spain.

Answer:

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