Source
Who wrote the
document?
Bartolome de Las Casas wrote Brief Account of the Devestation
of the Indies (1542)
What is the author’s
background/point of view?
He was a historian and activists for Native Americans.
Although, at first he did own slaves and treat them horribly he had a change of
heart when he read a sermon Sermon out of a book. He began to preach against
the cruelty of the way the Spaniards treat Natives, but was met with
resistance.
Whose point of view,
given the topic, is
missing?
The Natives.
Do you consider the
source a reliable one on this topic?
Why/why not?
Bartolome was clearly writing with his emotions. He was a
historian, however, so the numbers of land measurements and populations may be
closer to accurate. The rate killed may be over exaggerated because of the way
he attached his emotions to his work.
Occasion
When was the document
written?
1542
What does the date of
the document tell you about its content?
This was 49 years after Columbus’s discovery of the New
World.
What other historical
events were going on during this time?
Pope Paul III begins inquisition against Protestants
Audience
To whom is the author
writing?
The public
What type of document
is this (diary entry, personal letter, public speech,
etc.)?
Public speech/print
Does the
private/public nature of the document inform you about its content
(is the author
sharing private thoughts, making a public pronouncement,
etc.)?
He is making a public pronouncement trying to convince them
of their wrong doings.
Purpose
Why was the document written? What is the purpose of the document?
The document was written by a priest to document the devastation
of the Indies. It was published to advocate on the Natives behalf.
What is the document saying?
The document is saying that the Spaniards have not done
correctly in their treatment of the Natives and they need to treat them better.
Tone
What is the attitude
of the speaker?
Batolome is condemning towards the actions of the Spaniards.
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