Europeans tended to think which one of the following about Native Americans and their cultures?
a. All Native Americans were gentle and friendly.
b. Native Americans worshiped the same God that Europeans did, although they called him by different names.
c. Native Americans failed to make use of the land, so it was acceptable for Europeans to take it and use it.
d. Because Native American men engaged in masculine pursuits such as hunting and fishing, Indian gender divisions were acceptable.
e. Native American cultures were actually superior to those of Europeans.
Ans: c. Native Americans failed to make use of the land, so it was acceptable for Europeans to take it and use it.
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