But the foundations of modern science were laid long before this time, and were particularly influenced by Islamic civilization. The Muslims were the leading scholars between the seventh and fifteenth centuries, and were the heirs of the scientific traditions of Greece, India and Persia.

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On the basis of Columbus's account, what inferences can you draw about his plans for American lands and peoples?

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On the basis of Columbus's account the inference that we can make would be that he felt that

The people would be easy to convert to Christianity.
The people would be easily conquered and forced to serve.
The land would generate great wealth if exploited.

<h3>Who was Columbus?</h3>

This man was one of the Spanish Conquistadors who is credited with being the person that discovered America. He was one of the people that paved the way for the exploration of the United States by other explorers that came after him.

He had discovered this area although his quest was to go to the Indies as he was one his way to Asia. He got mistaken and he called the people Indians.

We can conclude that On the basis of Columbus's account the inference that we can make would be that he felt that

The people would be easy to convert to Christianity.
The people would be easily conquered and forced to serve.
The land would generate great wealth if exploited.