In Defense of the Indians

In Defense of the Indians
Bartolomé de las Casas
From the fact that the Indians are barbarians it does not necessarily follow that they are incapable of government and have to be ruled by others, except to be taught about the Catholic faith and to be admitted to the holy sacraments. They are not ignorant, inhuman, or bestial. Rather, long before they had heard the word Spaniard they had properly organized states, wisely ordered by excellent laws, religion, and custom. They cultivated friendship and, bound together in common fellowship, lived in populous cities in which they wisely administered the affairs of both peace and war justly and equitably, truly governed by laws that at very many points surpass ours . . .
Yet even if we were to grant that this race has no keenness of mind or artistic ability, certainly they are not, in consequence, obliged to submit themselves to those who are more intelligent and to adopt their ways, so that, if they refuse, they may be subdued by having war waged against them and be enslaved. . . . We are bound by natural law to embrace virtue. . . . No one, however, is punished for being bad unless he is guilty of rebellion. Where the Catholic faith has been preached in a Christian manner as it ought to be, all men are bound by natural law to accept it, yet no one is forced to accept the faith of Christ.
-How were Las Casas's views of the Indians different from the views of British settlers in North America?

A) Las Casas feared rebellion of the Indians more than British settlers did.
B) Las Casas was less impressed with the culture and political organization of the Indians than were British settlers.
C) Las Casas thought it was acceptable to enslave Indians, but the British settlers found that practice to be morally reprehensible.
D) Las Casas was more concerned about the spiritual and religious improvement of the Indians than were British settlers.