What did Columbus assume about American Indians when he first encountered them in 1492? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Columbus described the people he encountered as friendly and open to exchanging goods, and he viewed them as simple and lacking effective weapons. He also believed they had no religion and could be converted to Christianity. He did not assume they would be difficult to conquer; he thought they could be subdued, so B is not correct.

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