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What was the primary motivation behind the creation of the Laws of Burgos in 1512?
What was the primary motivation behind the creation of the Laws of Burgos in 1512?
- To promote economic growth in Spain by exploiting the natural resources of the Americas.
- To address the abuses and mistreatment of indigenous peoples by Spanish encomenderos and officials. (correct)
- To establish a fixed tax system for the indigenous population.
- To establish a clear line of succession for leadership positions.
According to the Laws of Burgos, what was one of the requirements placed on encomenderos regarding the indigenous population under their control?
According to the Laws of Burgos, what was one of the requirements placed on encomenderos regarding the indigenous population under their control?
- Encomenderos were obligated to construct dwellings for every fifty natives, to promote their conversion. (correct)
- Encomenderos had to fund expeditions to discover new territories.
- Encomenderos were obligated to construct churches for the indigenous people to practice their traditional religions.
- Encomenderos were required to provide military training to indigenous people.
What was the stipulated duration of indigenous labor in the mines as defined by the Laws of Burgos?
What was the stipulated duration of indigenous labor in the mines as defined by the Laws of Burgos?
- Six months, alternating with six months for personal pursuits.
- Twelve continuous months without any breaks.
- Three months followed by nine months of rest.
- Nine months, with the remaining three months for personal endeavors. (correct)
What provision did the Laws of Burgos make for pregnant indigenous women?
What provision did the Laws of Burgos make for pregnant indigenous women?
How did supplemental regulations introduced in Valladolid in 1523, modify the Laws of Burgos regarding married indigenous women?
How did supplemental regulations introduced in Valladolid in 1523, modify the Laws of Burgos regarding married indigenous women?
According to the Laws of Burgos, what determined the number of indigenous people a cacique (native chief) was allowed to have for personal service?
According to the Laws of Burgos, what determined the number of indigenous people a cacique (native chief) was allowed to have for personal service?
What limitations were placed on encomenderos regarding the employment of caciques and their personal servants?
What limitations were placed on encomenderos regarding the employment of caciques and their personal servants?
According to the Laws of Burgos, what was the permissible age range for children to engage in labor?
According to the Laws of Burgos, what was the permissible age range for children to engage in labor?
Besides Anton de Montesinos, whose interventions significantly contributed to the creation of The Laws of Burgos?
Besides Anton de Montesinos, whose interventions significantly contributed to the creation of The Laws of Burgos?
What was the stipulated annual compensation for indigenous laborers, according to the Laws of Burgos?
What was the stipulated annual compensation for indigenous laborers, according to the Laws of Burgos?
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Leyes de Burgos (1512)
Leyes de Burgos (1512)
Laws issued in 1512 to regulate the treatment of indigenous people in the Spanish colonies.
Excesses of Encomenderos
Excesses of Encomenderos
The Spanish colonists motivated the protest of the Dominican friars with their abuse and mistreatment of the indigenous people.
Relocation of Indigenous People
Relocation of Indigenous People
Regulations mandating indigenous people to be moved closer to Spanish settlements for easier conversion to Christianity.
Encomendero Housing Duty
Encomendero Housing Duty
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Church Construction Mandate
Church Construction Mandate
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Regulated Mining Labor
Regulated Mining Labor
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Indigenous Labor Wages
Indigenous Labor Wages
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Protection for Pregnant Women
Protection for Pregnant Women
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Allotment of Indigenous Servants
Allotment of Indigenous Servants
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Cacique Labor Restrictions
Cacique Labor Restrictions
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Study Notes
- The Laws of Burgos were created in 1512.
- The laws are also known as the Royal Ordinance for the good ruling and treatment of the Indians
Background
- Royal officials and landowners' excesses led to protests.
- Dominican protests in La Española in 1511 included a sermon.
- Bartolomé de las Casas' interventions resulted in the Laws of Burgos. November 27, 1512, is when the Laws of Burgos were created.
Key Points of the Laws
- Indians were to be moved closer to towns for conversion.
- Encomenderos were required to build four thatched huts for every 50 Indians.
- Encomenderos had to construct a straw church for the new town for daily prayers.
- Indians worked in mines for five months and got 40 days off to harvest crops.
- After the break, they returned to mining for another five months.
- Indigenous people earned one gold peso per year.
- Pregnant women over four months were exempt from field and mine work but served in the encomendero's house.
- Indigenous chiefs with 40 subjects got two Indians for service.
- Those with 70, 100, or 150 subjects got three, four, or six Indians, respectively, not exceeding six.
- Encomenderos could not use chiefs and their servants for ordinary work.
- They were restricted to light tasks.
- On July 28, 1523, additional provisions were dictated in Valladolid, influenced by the remarks made by friar Pedro de Córdoba, the Dominican vicar in La Española and the opinions of friar Tomás de Matienzo, the king’s confessor.
- Married indigenous women could not work in mines unless they wanted to.
- They could be forced to work on farms unless pregnant.
- Children under 14 could only work in age-appropriate jobs.
- Unmarried Indian women worked with their parents.
- Mine service lasted nine months yearly.
- Indians spent the remaining three months on their farms.
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The Laws of Burgos, created in 1512, aimed to regulate the treatment of indigenous peoples in the Spanish colonies. These laws stipulated that Indians should be moved near towns for conversion, and encomenderos were obligated to provide housing and churches. The laws also regulated labor practices, including mining and agriculture, and provided certain protections for pregnant women.
