Introduction
Spanish control destroyed the lives and destinies of indigenous communities. Various wars and raids have killed them. Along with the war and the contact of people from different continents, new diseases began to appear, from which people died. Spanish colonialists often fought with the indigenous inhabitants of Florida. The onslaught and arson of cities and residents’ houses led to the destruction of indigenous communities. Moreover, the Spaniards began to possess their lands and property. However, there were also places untouched by the Spanish colonizers. For example, Santa Fe, where Europeans lived, remained undisturbed by the Spaniards. This is because there were unfavorable living conditions in this area.
Discussion
As the colonialists considered, New Mexico was the second home of the Spaniards. Here they trafficked people and set their own rules, thereby destroying the lives of the indigenous people. Moreover, the number of the population has sharply decreased. The plunder of the New World has put the life of Europeans in alarm. It was difficult for the authorities, both financially and physically, to resist the colonizers. Therefore, the resources used took the lives of many people.
Conclusion
In describing the exploitation of indigenous peoples, Bartolome de Las Cosas describes them as innocent people. They are the ones who, after showing cruelty on the part of the Spaniards, were so kind and humble that they did not have a thirst for revenge. Even the Spanish colonialists could not deny that the indigenous people were good-natured. The ultimate reason for the brutality of the Spanish colonialists was gold. The generosity of the people did not allow them to resist the Spaniards and defend themselves, which facilitated the Spaniards’ path to gold. In a word, the Spaniards never received anger and struggle from the indigenous people while engaged in cruelty and violence.