Bartolome de las Casas was a 16th-century priest who arrived as a colonist in the early years of the Spanish conquest of America. He was appointed first Bishop of Chiapas (now Chiapas, Mexico) and referred to as “Protector of the Indians.” He is especially remembered because of his efforts to improve the treatment of the indigenous people in the colonies.
Question 1:
Las Casas argued against those who believed that Indians were a primitive race, and as such needed to be subjugated by force for their own good. This was the view of scholars like Sepulveda. Las Casas, however, argued that the development of Indian people was parallel to that of many major cultures around the world. He claims that:
- The Indians selected men of high virtue to be their gods, unlike cultures like the Greeks or Roman, who chose imperfect gods. He argues this implies that the Indians have a better understanding of “godliness” and therefore would not be difficult to convert.
- They had good laws and customs, such as successful marriages and coronations of rulers.
- Their industries employed specialized people, with societies being able to cover everybody’s needs.
Question 2:
Las Casas’ ethical arguments were also powerful. He argued that Indians were children of God, and should be treated as such. He also claimed that they were good at heart; with good feelings and not deceitful. Therefore, they had the right to be taught the doctrine of God as any other good person would.
He also argued that Indians were made by God. Everything they were was intended by God, and he gave them their resources for them to use them as well as they could. They used them in a particular way, but were intelligent enough to be taught better ways.
Answer:
Creation of checks and balances
Explanation:
Charles-Louis Montesquieu was a French philosopher. He was widely known for his philosophy of CHECKS and BALANCES. It serves as the basis of which the United States Founding Fathers adopt to avoid the rise of a tyrannical rule.
In other words, the principle of Checks and Balances led to the creation of three branches of government including legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. All of which assist the United States' Founding Fathers to avoid the rise of a tyrannical ruler.
Answer:
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Explanation:
Because after the revolution they needed a whole new system of government where every state would get a say if what needed to be done.
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