The Conquest Of America Analysis

Adam Smith says that the discovery of America was one of the two greatest and most important events recorded in the history of mankind. "The general advantages which Europe, considered as one great country, has derived from the discovery and colonization of America, consist, first, in the increase of its enjoyments; and, secondly, in the augmentation of its industry." (Page 2, Voices of Freedom) The production in America was considered a surplus to Europe, as it gave them a variety of commodities they otherwise may not have possessed. The countries that had trade with America saw their economy boosted. (Page 2, Voices of Freedom) The economic results of the conquest of the Americas grew a greater and greater market industry for many countries across the water.

The Native Americans greatly showed the European settlers a different aspect of culture. While the Europeans were focused on acquiring material possessions and land, the Native Americans had a different perspective. "They are not delighted in baubles, but in useful things." (Page 6, Voices of Freedom) Thomas Morton spoke of the way of life for these people. Morton acknowledges that they do not go without the knowledge of God, but do not have law or a king. He
Forced to work for the merchants, these Indians would stay away from their families for months at a time. The Indians were not paid near enough for their efforts. “The Indians were totally deprived of their freedom and were put in the harshest, fiercest, most horrible servitude and captivity which no one who has not seen it can understand.” (Page 9, Voices of Freedom) The newcomers forced the natives to work to increase their economic standing back home with absolutely no concern for the way it would affect the country they resided