9: Who was Bartolomé de Las Casas, and what did he advocate for in the 1500e ? (1 point)
a. Explorer who discovered America
Ob. a Catholic priest and critic of the encomienda policy, advocating for native rights
c. Spanish king who issued laws against abuses
d. Leader of the conquistadors
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b. a Catholic priest and critic of the encomienda policy, advocating for native rights
The correct answer is b. a Catholic priest and critic of the encomienda policy, advocating for native rights. Bartolomé de Las Casas was a Spanish priest and historian who was known for his criticism of the encomienda system in the 16th century. He witnessed the mistreatment and abuse of the indigenous people by Spanish colonizers in the Americas. He advocated for the rights of the native people and proposed alternative systems for their protection and welfare.
The correct answer is b. a Catholic priest and critic of the encomienda policy, advocating for native rights.
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate options a, c, and d because they are clearly incorrect.
To verify the answer, it would be helpful to familiarize yourself with Bartolomé de Las Casas. Bartolomé de Las Casas was a Spanish Catholic priest who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his extensive writings and activism against the encomienda system, a Spanish colonial labor system that often resulted in the abuse and mistreatment of indigenous populations. Las Casas advocated for the rights of Native Americans and is considered a key figure in the early history of human rights.
Based on this knowledge, option b is the correct answer as it accurately describes Bartolomé de Las Casas and his advocacy for native rights.