In 1776, What Did Political Philosopher Adam Smith Observe About

In 1776, what did political philosopher Adam Smith observe about the "discovery" of the Americas?

A) The European colonization of the Americas changed the course of history.
B) The idea of slavery in the New World originated with the Native Americans.
C) In reference to the Americas, the term "discovery" is misleading and should not be used.
D) Christopher Columbus's role in settling the New World was insignificant.
E) Native Americans had benefited tremendously from European encounters.