“The Indians… left the island and passed over in canoes to the main [land], into some bays where [there] are many oysters…. There is [a] great want of wood; mosquitoes are in great plenty. The houses are of mats, set up on masses of oyster shells, which they sleep upon”. - Spanish Explorer about the Karankawa
Which of the following statements best describes the author’s point of view?
A-The Indians were starving and only ate oysters
B-The Indians relied on food sources and materials that were available
C-The Indians were very hostile and did not trust the explorer
D-The Indians are not using all the resources available to them
