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aug 15, 1492 - Primary Source

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Primary Source: Journal of Christopher Columbus, 1492
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory1americanyawp/chapter/primary-source-journal-of-christopher-columbus-1492/
Summary: Columbus believes that the native's he encounters are very primitive. They don't know about advanced weaponry or technology. He believes that he can manipulate them and make them into good slaves.

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aug 15, 1492
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~ 534 years ago