Question

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Answer 1

1. Columbus is describing the inhabitants of the island that he has taken possession of, how they treated him and his as crew, as well as their way of life.

2. Columbus describes the people of Hispaniola as being poor, strong, ingenious, and without the same level of industry as the Spanish. He says they have never seen swords, but that they are adept at learning a new language. They do not wear clothing, but still have possessions which they trade with the Spanish, such as parrots and cotton.

3. Columbus did not have a very high opinion of the native people of Hispaniola, but he did think that they could be made into good Christians. In any case, Columbus had claimed the island and its people for the Spanish crown and as such, was thinking of the natives as if they were the property of Spanish Crown.