Treatment of the Indians by members of the Virginia colony was influenced in part by Las Casas's condemnation of Spanish behavior.

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Bartolomé de Las Casas, a 16th-century Spanish friar and historian, was known for his advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas and his condemnation of the abuses committed by Spanish colonizers. His writings and reports influenced the debate on Indian rights and colonial conduct not only in Spain but also in other European colonies, including the English Virginia colony, where his accounts helped shape perceptions and policies regarding the treatment of Native Americans.

Treatment of the Indians by Members of the Virginia Colony