The Dark History of Spanish Colonization: Las Casas Plea for Indigenous Rights

Name: Instructor: Course: Date: Destruction of the Indies The United States of America is a great nation that has a defined history of its diversified population. Indians are among the American people who form this great nation's indigenous Americans. Regardless of their status compared to the whites who signify superiority in all odds of life, the Indians still serve as indigenous Americans who suffered greatly either psychologically, physically, or mentally during colonial time. Upon his appointment as a Dominican friar, Las Casas unveiled the curtains of the agony that the Native Americans endured based on race, color among other factors. They advocated for the fair treatment of these indigenous Americans. Within this essay, the author aims at providing a detailed analysis of Las Casas intentions, which will respond to questions like what Las intended to say to Philip II, Las expectations from Philip upon receipt of the sad news, how Spaniard behavior towards Indians a poor reflection of Spain itself as well as any other cruel action that the Spanish expressed to the Indians. Upon his appointment as the Protector of the Indian, Las Casas decided to come out straight and fight for the Native American Rights without turning back. His message became directed to fighting slavery and the colonial abuse of the indigenous people. Las aimed at convincing the Spa