Spanish monarchs, particularly King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, initially showed some support for Bartolomé de las Casas' advocacy for the rights of Indigenous peoples. They implemented the New Laws of 1542, which aimed to protect Indigenous rights and limit their exploitation. However, enforcement was inconsistent, and economic interests often prevailed, leading to continued mistreatment of Indigenous populations despite the monarchs' intentions. Ultimately, while they recognized the need for reform, the implementation of lasting changes proved challenging.
Bartolome de Las Casas is a Spanish priest that traveled through New Spain working for reform.
Bartolome Ferrelo represented Spain. He was a Spanish explorer who sailed along the western coast of North America in the early 16th century.
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Bartolome de las Casas
when the news reached the monarchs of Spain what did they do?what was the spanish motivation for sending more ships out?
Bartolome de Las Clases
Bartolome de las Casas was a Spanish historian, Dominican friar, and social reformer who lived during the sixteenth century. He was one of the first Europeans to settle in the Americas, where he eventually came to oppose the wrongs committed against Native Americans by the Spanish.
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It was not until 1514 that, bartolome de las casas had a complete change of heart and reversed his stance on slavery and also the entire topic of Spanish mistreatment of Native Americans.