Question

1. according to de las casas, the spanish became increasingly cruel towards the arawaks. provide at least three examples that demonstrate this cruelty.

a. forced labor and enslavement
b. they beheaded 2 boys for fun
c. |

Explanation:

Bartolomé de las Casas documented multiple acts of Spanish cruelty against the Arawaks. The examples below are well-documented instances from his accounts:

1. Forced labor and enslavement was used to exploit Arawaks for mining and plantation work, leading to mass death from overwork and mistreatment.
2. Arbitrary violence like beheading boys for entertainment was cited as a demonstration of Spanish disregard for Arawak lives.
3. Systematic destruction of Arawak food supplies and villages was used to subdue resistance, causing widespread starvation.

Answer:

A. forced labor and enslavement
B. they beheaded 2 boys for fun
C. destruction of Arawak food supplies/villages leading to starvation