Why is the killing of American Indians by European colonists and explorers

between the 15th and 19th centuries considered genocide?

O

A. Because it was a deliberate attempt to eliminate a group of people

O

B. Because it involved citizens of a country

O

C. Because it occurred during a period of colonization

O

D. Because there are now memorials marking what took place

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Nathen Mcclain

Physics

5 October, 22:51

Why is the killing of American Indians by European colonists and explorers

between the 15th and 19th centuries considered genocide?

O

A. Because it was a deliberate attempt to eliminate a group of people

O

B. Because it involved citizens of a country

O

C. Because it occurred during a period of colonization

O

D. Because there are now memorials marking what took place

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Kramer · Answer 1

C.

Because it occurred during a period of colonization

Explanation:

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, many European explorers from Spain, France and others sought to colonize the land of Native Americans in which they responded in various stages, from cooperation to indignation to revolt.