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"The Native Americans) are so ingenuous and free with all they have, that no one would believe it who has not seen it; of anything they possess, if it be asked of them, they never say no; on the contrary,
they invite you to share it and show as much love as if their hearts went with it, and they are content
with whatever trifle be given them, whether it be a thing of value or of petty worth. I forbade that they
be given things so worthless as bits of broken crockery and of green glass and lace-points, although
when they could get them, they thought they had the best jewel in the world."
-Christopher Columbus,
as quoted in The Discoverers
When Columbus did not allow the Native Americans to get worthless gifts, he is
showing them
a. respect.
C. his bad side.
b. hatred.
d. his control over his crew.

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