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During the mid-16th century, Juan Gines de Sepulveda and Bartolome de Las Casas debated each other in

Valladolid, Spain, about the proper treatment of Indians in New Spain at the invitation of the Spanish
king. Consider the perspectives of the authors on the topic as your answer A, B, and C.

a. Explain the view expressed by Sepulveda towards the Indians of New Spain.
b. Explain the view expressed by las Casas towards the Indians of New Spain.
c. Explain one difference between the backgrounds of the authors to explain their difference in
opinion.

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