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What was Bartolomé de Las Casas hoping to achieve by writing to the King of Spain?
What was Bartolomé de Las Casas hoping to achieve by writing to the King of Spain?
He was hoping for new laws to prevent the brutal exploitation of Native Americans.
How were Las Casas's writings used by other European nations?
How were Las Casas's writings used by other European nations?
They were used as humanitarian justification for other European nations to challenge Spain's colonial empire.
How does Las Casas describe the indigenous people in terms of their behavior towards the Spaniards?
How does Las Casas describe the indigenous people in terms of their behavior towards the Spaniards?
He describes them as patient, submissive, and quiet towards the Spaniards.
According to Las Casas, how do the indigenous people behave towards their Native Sovereigns?
According to Las Casas, how do the indigenous people behave towards their Native Sovereigns?
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What qualities does Las Casas attribute to the indigenous people in terms of their character?
What qualities does Las Casas attribute to the indigenous people in terms of their character?
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