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 were more maltreated than before.
D)the Spanish government was more attentive to the needs of the native populations.
E)a new route to the Indies was discovered.

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Bartolomé de Las Casas' publications raised awareness about the mistreatment and exploitation of the native populations in the Spanish colonies. This led the Spanish government to take some actions to improve the situation, such as implementing the New Laws in 1542, which prohibited the enslavement of Amerindians and improved their legal status. However, it is important to note that these actions did not completely protect the Amerindians and there continued to be abuse and exploitation.

As a Result of the Publications of Bartolomé De Las