HURRY Read the passage from a letter by Christopher Columbus.
The inhabitants . . . are well made, but because they are timid and full of terror. . . . But when they see that they are safe, and all fear is banished, they are very guileless and honest, and very liberal of all they have.

–Letter to Gabriel Sanchez, Christopher Columbus

Why might the credibility of the passage be questioned?

A. It is short.
B. It is biased.
C. It is detailed.
B. It is objective.

Which of the following statements best describes the terms of the treaty of guadalupe-hidalgo? a the treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in the u.s. finally being able to finish building railroads in texas. b the treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in mexico and the u.s. going back to their pre-war conditions. c the treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in the u.s. facing a lot of international backlash for the war. d this treaty ended the mexican-american war, resulting in mexico ceding a large amount of land to the united states.