Do you think the Short History is a credible account of what actually happened in Spanish America? What aspects of the text suggest that the events described actually happened? Are there aspects of the text which suggest that Las Casas exaggerated or made up events?Explain
1.Give a short account of Las Casas’ background. Why did he go to the Indies? What did he do there? How long did he stay there? How widely did he travel? Would we consider him a knowledgeable observer of events in Spanish America? Why did he decide to enter the Dominican Order? 2.Why did he […]