As a result of the publications of Bartolomé de Las Casas
A) Amerindian rights were recognized and respected.
B) the encomienda system was established.
C) Amerindians became more maltreated than before.
D) the Spanish government tried to be more attentive to the needs of the native populations.
E) a new route to the Indies was discovered.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bartolomé de Las Casas' publications brought more attention to the plight of the native populations and led to reforms and efforts by the Spanish government to better protect them. The encomienda system had already been established before Las Casas' publications and his work did not lead to immediate recognition and respect of Amerindian rights. In fact, Amerindians continued to face maltreatment even after Las Casas' efforts. The discovery of a new route to the Indies was not related to Las Casas' publications.

As a Result of the Publications of Bartolomé De Las