How Did Spanish Methods of Dealing with Their New Territories

question 73

Essay

How did Spanish methods of dealing with their new territories in America affect the native populations there? Discuss and elaborate on the role of Bartolomé de la Casas in alleviating the aggressive policies of the Spanish toward the native populations

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Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, particularly on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Implicit Prejudice

The subconscious negative evaluation or biases against individuals or groups, which can influence behavior and perceptions without conscious awareness.

Explicit Prejudice

A form of prejudice that individuals are consciously aware of and can express openly, involving negative attitudes or beliefs towards a group.

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