European Treatment of Native Americans

How did most Europeans view natives?

What did each side argue in the Valladolid Debate?

1. Although the Spaniard, Bartolome de las Casas had owned slaves in the West Indies, and had fought wars against Natives, what did he become an advocate for?

What did each side argue in the Valladolid Debate?

Initially, natives and Europeans coexisted in Massachusetts, but what led to this becoming conflict and open warfare later?

How did the French view American Indians, and why did they rely on their assistance and knowledge?

How did Native tribes view themselves in relation to each other?

How was this an advantage for how the Europeans viewed Natives?

In what ways did Native tribes adapt to the ways of Europeans?

1. Provide evidence for each of the following arguments from the text:

Columbus was a heroic figure:

Columbus was a conqueror, not a hero:

Columbus’ voyages made world history take a sharp turn in a new direction: