HISTORY
NEW GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
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“Artless and generous . . . to such a degree as no one would believe but him who had seen it. Of anything they have, if it be asked for, they never say no, but do rather invite the person to accept it, and show as much lovingness as though they would give their hearts . . .” A Pillar of Fire to Follow:American Indian Dramas, 1808-1859 by Priscilla Sears. Copyright © 1982 by Popular Press.Who said this about the Taínos in the West Indies?
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Christopher Columbus
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Vasco de Gama
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Hernán Cortés
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Ferdinand Magellan
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -“They are artless and generous with what they have, to such a degree as no one would believe but him who had seen it. Of anything they have, if it be asked for, they never say no, but do rather invite the person to accept it, and show as much lovingness as though they would give their hearts.”
Detailed explanation-2: -How did Portugal benefit from finding a sea route around Africa to India? It was the basis for building a large trading empire. How did the Portuguese establish footholds and trade on Africa’s coasts? They established forts and trading posts on the coast and seized key ports around the Indian Ocean.
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