Question

Read your textbook's “Sources from the Past” section on Christopher Columbus’ first impressions of American peoples. Answer the question at the end of the section.

Answer 1

The French troops spread the ideas of nationalism, a strong united nation, and more equal treatment of all classes within a nation.

Other European nations could see the threat a united nation such as France could pose, and that a way to defend one’s nation would be to unify all similar people in a region.

Answer 2

Answer:

He was surprised that native Americans have such nice things considering the country they were in.

Explanation:

Columbus 's perspective reflects strong Christian values, directing him to be either lovingly practiced or to be pressed onto the nascent Americas. Columbus invaded new territories seeking to revive the Christian belief and also to discover new commodities for trade and leisure. He was intrigued by their lifestyle which reflects a  very poor and unequipped side of life. He further elaborates on how they're almost like kids or just ignorant hillbillies without a taste for common sense.