does-las-casas-harbor-any-subconscious-negative-assumptions-or-biases-towards-the-native-peoples-he-is-defending

For this discussion, please read at least the Preface and Chapters 1-3 of Las Casas’ work below.

A. Please read the document and reply to the following prompts in an initial post of at least 300 words total:

• Although Las Casas was certainly a forward-thinking man, he was still a Spaniard of the 16th century. Does Las Casas harbor any subconscious negative assumptions or biases towards the native peoples he is defending? Consider how Las Casas’ defense may be condescending or revealing a certain agenda (besides the obvious one of stopping Spanish abuses). Support your conclusions with examples from the document.
• Do you think A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies is a reliable source?