Which statement is true about relations between Columbus and the Native Americans?

Good relations turned bad when Columbus realized the Native Americans had little to offer him.

They enjoyed a long and prosperous trading relationship.

Columbus attacked every Native American he met.

At first Columbus and the Native Americans fought, but then they made peace.

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Caleb Mccullough

8 January, 09:55

Which statement is true about relations between Columbus and the Native Americans?

Good relations turned bad when Columbus realized the Native Americans had little to offer him.

They enjoyed a long and prosperous trading relationship.

Columbus attacked every Native American he met.

At first Columbus and the Native Americans fought, but then they made peace.

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Jace Snyder · Answer 1

The correct option is A. Good relations turned bad when Columbus realized the Native Americans had little to offer him.

Explanation:

The relations between Columbus and Native Americans seized when Columbus realized that they were of no benefit to him. Initially, Columbus had misunderstood the Native Americans to be Indians. Along with his crew, Columbus at first treated the Americans as slaves considering them to be a part of East Indies.

Columbus wanted the natives to honor him with goods like gold and cotton. He and his crew abused them when they failed to do so.