The Pretext Used by Europeans to Take Over Western-Style Functions

question 5

Multiple Choice

The pretext used by Europeans to take over Western-style functions of government in the "New World" was

• A) the reported presence of cannibals
• B) the reported desire among Caribs to convert to Christianity
• C) the need to protect the Taino from the Great Khan
• D) the permission of the pope

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