The credibility of the passage might be questioned because it is biased. Columbus's perspective is influenced by his own views and cultural background, which may lead to a distorted or overly favorable portrayal of the inhabitants. His descriptions suggest a romanticized view of their nature rather than an objective assessment.
Read the passage from a letter by Christopher Columbus.
The inhabitants . . . are well made, but because they are timid and full of terror. . . . But when they see that they are safe, and all fear is banished, they are very guileless and honest, and very liberal of all they have.
–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus
Why might the credibility of the passage be questioned?
It is short.
It is biased.
It is detailed.
It is objective.
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