Question

What does de Las Casas think should be done with the Native Americans?

Answer 1

He argued for the equal humanity and natural rights of the Native Americans.

Las Casas worked for the conversion of Native Americans to Christianity and for their better treatment.

In 1550, the crown abolished the encomienda system, which had allowed the Spanish to seize Native Americans' lands and force their labor.

Answer 2

He argued for the equal humanity and natural rights of the Native Americans. Las Casas worked for the conversion of Native Americans to Christianity and for their better treatment. Pope Paul III agreed and issued an edict in 1537 banning the enslavement of Native Americans.

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