Read the passage from a letter by Christopher Columbus. The inhabitants . . . are well made, but because they are timid and full of terror. . . . But when they see that they are safe, and all fear is banished, they are very guileless and honest, and very liberal of all they have.

–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus

Which action is the best way to verify the passage from the letter?

Which of these statements describes a long-term impact of european imperialism in africa? a. african countries joined together to present a united front against imperialism. b. europeans paid african countries after colonizing them, offering these new countries a fresh start. c. european powers drew the current borders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries. d. africans became more loyal to their countries than to their ethnic groups.

Which option best completes the diagram? the cold war is the major u.s. foreign policy priority terrorism becomes a major concern of u.s. foreign policy. a. the second iraq war begins. b. the september 11 terrorist attacks occur. c. terrorists attack the 1972 summer olympics. o d. the soviet union collapses.

Wiiy is limportant to consider the historical context surrounding an event when making a historical interpretation? o a. a conclusion that does not consider context is a generalization rather than an interpretation. b. historical interpretations are not valid if they are written in a similar context as the event. o c. every historical interpretation must consider the long-term consequences of an event. o d. the setting of an event can provide insight into why it happened.