Why did European settlers see Indians as savages? O A. Because their weapons were not as strong as the settlers' O B. Because they hunted for food instead of growing it O C. Because they used animal skins to make clothing O D. Because they were culturally different in many ways
History · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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The perception of Native Americans as "savages" by European settlers was primarily due to:
D. Because they were culturally different in many ways.
European settlers held ethnocentric views that considered their own culture and way of life as superior. They viewed Native American cultures, which differed significantly in customs, societal structures, and practices, as inferior or primitive. These cultural differences, including diverse belief systems, communal lifestyles and different approaches to land use, contributed to the European settlers' labeling of Native Americans as "savages."