Question

Underline the phrase that describes the reason for the cruelty against the indigenous people that was created by greed

Answer 1

Answer: Now the ultimate end and scope that incited the Spaniards to endeavor the Extirptaiom and Desolation of this People, Was Gold only; that thereby growing opulent in a short time

Explanation: This shows that gold was more important than the indigenous people.

Answer 2

"Now the ultimate end and scope that incited the Spaniards to endeavor the extirptaion and desolation of this people was gold only..."