According to the How Do We Know? Video in Section

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the How Do We Know? video in section 2.5,what did Columbus do to persuade his crew to continue on with the voyage?

• A) appeal to their self-interest
• B) threaten to commit suicide
• C) throw a sailor overboard
• D) imprison anyone who spoke

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