________ was by far the most effective and outspoken critic of the Spanish conquerors.

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Bartolomé de Las Casas was a Spanish Dominican friar who became infamous for his criticism of Spain's treatment of indigenous peoples. He wrote extensively about the atrocities committed by the Spanish in their conquest of the Americas and advocated for the rights of indigenous people. His writings were influential in the development of the Black Legend, which portrayed the Spanish as particularly cruel and barbaric in their treatment of the indigenous peoples during their conquests.

________ Was by Far the Most Effective and Outspoken Critic