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:

To determine the true statement, we analyze each option:

• The first two options (spreading goodwill, helping Indigenous peoples) are inaccurate. Historical records show Columbus's actions were exploitative, not benevolent.
• The third option: Columbus was cruel to Indigenous peoples (enslaving, abusing) and exploited natural resources (seeking gold, etc.), which aligns with historical accounts.
• The fourth option's "all Indigenous peoples" is an overgeneralization, and while he did engage in slavery and resource exploitation, the phrasing is less accurate than the third option.

Answer:

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