Discuss Europeanperceptionsandtreatmentof Native Americans during the 16thand 17thcenturies by addressing the following questions:  Whatnegativeimpressions / assumptions did European explorers have about the indigenous people (Native Americans) they encountered? Regarding their physical appearances, clothing Their customs, beliefs, religious practices, rituals, language, nomenclature (naming), etc.  What facts (*specific examples) were later found to be historically more accurateabout Indian societies in relation to such aspects as: Family structure, especially the role of women? Tribal structure / government? Agriculture and trade? Alliances (with Europeans as well as with other tribes)?  What were thebiologicalandsocialconsequences of contact (i.e. The "Columbian Exchange") between Europeans and Native Americans - between Old and New Worlds? Diseases Animals / Insects Plants / Crops Culture (European clothing, Christian religious practices) Modern.

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Answer During the 16th and 17th centuries European perceptions and treatment of Native Americans were often characterized by negative impressions and assumptions shaped by cultural biases religious be... View the full answer