In this picture one can see the arrival of the settlers to the New World. The Indians look surprised and cautious about them. You can see this by the way they stand, leaning back not really sure to aproach the settlers. In the background you can see the settlers already posting up a cross. This refers to the very strong religious background of Christianity that these settlers had at that time. The differences between the Indians and the settlers is shown very clearly. The settlers are fully dressed and the Indians with little coverings. In this picture you can see the Indians offering what looks to be valuable materials like gold and other metals. The settlers look pleased and stand a firm ground. This shows how Christopher Columbus's settlers saw the Indians as people they could easily take advantage of. Which later carries on to all the tragedies and malignant actions the settlers take on the Indians.
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