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Bartolome de las Casas
In becoming a priest Las Casas gained two important points: almost complete freedom of speech and material independence. As an ecclesiastic he could penetrate nearly everywhere, and express himself as he liked.
The rapid disappearance of the Indians in the Antilles caused much concern in Spain.
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Fears were entertained that it would ruin the colonies. Las Casas proposed a remedy. He suggested and, with characteristic vehemence, insisted that the natives should be placed under the control of the Church, and separated from contact with any portion of the laity.
This measure could not replace the many aborigines who had already perished, and it gave but little relief to the remnant. Yet the Crown, always anxious to assist the Indians, and most favorably impressed by the philanthropic endeavors of Las Casas, was willing and eager that he should make a trial.
The northeastern coast of South America (Venezuela) was selected, and Las Casas was sent there in 1519 with