2. Read the section "Resistance To Columbus Was Futile." What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author included information about the 39 Spaniards killed by the Taínos? (20 Points) O A. to explain why Columbus thought the Taínos needed and deserved to be enslaved and killed B. to show that the Taínos were not just a meek people who accepted ill treatment without resistance O C. to explain that the relationship could have been peaceful if Columbus had not asked for so much gold O D. to suggest that the Taíno were to blame for the ensuing wars between them and Columbus

What is the direct object in the following sentence? jerry asked him a question. a. question b. jerry c. asked

Read the sentence. bose ikard, a former slave, managed one of the largest thriving ranches in texas. which is the verb of the sentence? managed thriving a former slave bose ikard

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?