What was the attitude of Europeans toward the American Indians that they encountered?
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Responses
They believed they had special powers.
They believed they had special powers.
They believed they were spiritual people.
They believed they were spiritual people.
They believed they were crude and uncivilized.
They believed they were crude and uncivilized.
They believed they were skillful hunters and warriors.
They believed they were skillful hunters and warriors.
All of the above responses are correct. Europeans had a range of attitudes towards the American Indians they encountered, including believing they had special powers, believing they were spiritual people, believing they were crude and uncivilized, and believing they were skillful hunters and warriors.
The attitude of Europeans toward the American Indians that they encountered varied. Here are some common beliefs held by Europeans:
1. Europeans believed that American Indians possessed special powers.
2. Europeans believed that American Indians were spiritual people.
3. Europeans believed that American Indians were crude and uncivilized.
4. Europeans believed that American Indians were skillful hunters and warriors.