Question

source: bartolome de las casas, a young priest who participated in the conquest of cuba and transcribed columbus journal. --(the spaniards) grew more conceited every day and after awhile fused to walk any distance...(they) rode the backs of indians is they were in a hurry or were carried on hammocks by indians running in relays...(they) thought nothing of knifing indians by tens and twenties and of cutting slices off them to test the sharpness of their blades... they (indians) suffered and died in the mines and other labors in desperate silence, knowing not a soul in the world to whom they could turn for help... (in 1508) there were 60,000 people living on this island (hispaniola), including the indians; so that from 1494 to 1508, over three million people had perished from war, slavery, and the mines. who in future generations will believe this? i myself writing it as a knowledgeable eyewitness can hardly believe it... student analysis the native islanders were viewed as an inferior nation of people whom could be exploited. describe the impact and the treatment of the native islanders by the europeans.

Explanation:

The text describes the harsh exploitation and suffering of native islanders (Indians in Hispaniola) by the Spaniards, including war, slavery, and in - humane treatment in mines. The impact was a drastic population decline with over three million perishing from 1494 - 1508. Future generations may find it hard to believe such atrocities.

Answer:

The native islanders were severely exploited and mistreated by the Europeans. They endured war, slavery, and brutal working conditions in the mines. This led to a massive loss of life, with over three million people perishing in a relatively short period. Future generations may struggle to believe the extent of these horrors.