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Good Afternoon Dr. Conn and Classmates,

Below is my discussion for In Defense of the Indians by Bartolome De Las Casas.

In the reading "In Defense of the Indians" by Bartolome De Las Casas he states the following: "They are not ignorant,inhuman,or bestial. They had properly organized states, wisely ordered by excellent laws, religions, and customs".(For the Record 3) In this example, "3" is the page number where the quote is found in our supplemental reader, For the Record. He explains that the Indians are self sufficient, they are also human with morals. They might've not lived the Catholic way, but were humane. They had religious practices as well. They have order in their of living like many other cultures. To others they …show more content…

He lets the reader know the history of the Spaniards. The Spaniards were once barbaric. I believe more so then the Indian believed to be. "Against the and organized that the barbaric and wild people as a province, once he had led then by law to a more civilized way of life."(For the Record 3) In this example, "3" is the page number where the quote is found in our supplemental reader, For the Record. The Romans took over Spain, the people of Spain were barbaric beings. He states in his writing the Romans instilled laws among the people. Not only laws but the Roman Catholic religion. Because of the Romans the Spaniards are who they have become. If the Romans did not do such violent acts and so on what makes it right for the Spaniards to bestow on the Indians. There is no reason to treat a person or people this way. "One who receives a favor is bounded by the natural law to return the favor by what we call antidotal obligation."(For the record 5) In this example "5" is the page number where the quote is found in our supplemental reader, For the Reader. I see this as the Spaniard asking for land and receiving it. Would have made them show the Indians new ways. To grow the colony and thrive, instead of kill all and take. Therefore not leading into proper growth of a colony but ending up becoming

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