Question/Problem 3: Assess the effect of contact on the Indians and Europeans between 1492-1673.

Early explorers left their homelands for many reasons. Little thought was given to the people they might encounter on their journeys. You have examined the benefits and drawbacks of exploration and contact for both the Indians and the Europeans. Was contact good or bad? Answer this question from the point of view of an Indian or a European explorer. Your answer should be written as a personal narrative explaining your judgment of contact and using examples to support your point of view.