Question
How did European perceptions of Indigenous peoples shape colonial policies?
Option A
These perceptions justified exploitative policies and land claims
Option B
They fostered mutual respect and cooperation
Option C
They led to the immediate abolition of Indigenous slavery
Option D
They resulted in Indigenous sovereignty over land
Option A
These perceptions justified exploitative policies and land claims
Option B
They fostered mutual respect and cooperation
Option C
They led to the immediate abolition of Indigenous slavery
Option D
They resulted in Indigenous sovereignty over land
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct option is:
**Option A: These perceptions justified exploitative policies and land claims.**
European perceptions of Indigenous peoples were often shaped by stereotypes, misconceptions, and a sense of racial superiority, which in many cases justified exploitative colonial practices, land dispossession, and the implementation of policies that marginalized Indigenous populations.
**Option A: These perceptions justified exploitative policies and land claims.**
European perceptions of Indigenous peoples were often shaped by stereotypes, misconceptions, and a sense of racial superiority, which in many cases justified exploitative colonial practices, land dispossession, and the implementation of policies that marginalized Indigenous populations.