A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 3 pages of analysis of Las Casas.

A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 3 pages of analysis of Las Casas.
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Las Casas

Summary: Provides a short account of the destruction of the Indies. References The Indies, by Las Casas. Evaluates the arguments presented by the author on behalf of the native population.
Based on the relacion by Las Casas, a short account of the destruction of the Indies: discuss the arguments presented by the author on behalf of the native population. Evaluate the arguments, what evidence did Las Casas omit from his account? Be specific and provide examples and references.

The arguments presented by Las Casas is in defense of the natives stating that if he can convince the king of the wrongful doings of the Spaniards that they would pay for what they've done. The doings of the Spaniards was a shock to Las Casas making him want to spend as long as he could defending them. In the great kingdom and provinces of Peru, Las Casas states "the way the Spanish have behaved has been an offence to God and a disservice to the Crown; the Treasury has been defrauded and, in my opinion, it will be long...

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