William Bradford, the second governor of the Plymouth Colony, said the following, “The good hand of God favored our beginnings,” Bradford mused, by “sweeping away great multitudes of the natives … that he might make room for us.” From this quote, what can you infer about his beliefs as to the reason for the success of European colonization?
A. Bradford believed God favored the Europeans and wanted them to succeed.
B. Bradford believed that the Natives were weak and not fit to live on the land.
C. Bradford believed that the Europeans were intellectually superior and dominated the Natives bec

Question

William Bradford, the second governor of the Plymouth Colony, said the following, “The good hand of God favored our beginnings,” Bradford mused, by “sweeping away great multitudes of the natives … that he might make room for us.” From this quote, what can you infer about his beliefs as to the reason for the success of European colonization?
	A.	Bradford believed God favored the Europeans and wanted them to succeed.
	B.	Bradford believed that the Natives were weak and not fit to live on the land.
	C.	Bradford believed that the Europeans were intellectually superior and dominated the Natives bec

anonymous · Answer

Based on the beginning of the quotation - "The good hand of God favored our beginnings," - I would have to say that answer A best applies.