Voices of Freedom Chapter 1-4
Chapter One
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1. According to Adam Smith the discovery and colonization of America affected the economic development by the increase of its enjoyments and augmentation. The surplus produce of America, imported into Europe, furnished the inhabitants of this great continent with a variety of commodities. 2. By uniting these countries they are also able to relieve one person’s wants and increase another’s enjoyments. They are also able to encourage on another’s industries, which is why Adam Smith believed the benefits outweighed the misfortunes.
*Pg. 6 1. Some of the things Morton admires in the life of the Native Indians includes; homes, trade relations, society, and religion. They were very generous amongst one another and were not obsessed with acquiring “superfluous commodities”. Morton also condemned some of their aspects including their religious beliefs. Morton believed their religion amounted to devil worshiping. 2. The Indians life was known to be without Religion, Law, and King. This indeed allowed them to live a free life, unlike the Europeans.
*Pg. 9 1. I believe las Casas wanted everyone to be aware of how cruel and unfairly these Indians were treated. They worked so hard for everything and were treated worse than animals. Theses Indians would work months at a time and have to give everything up to the kings. Even when they were allowed to go home to their families they were so tired, ill, and poor they were unable to rest. 2. After describing the torture and pain the Indians went through las Casas states this was freedom and Christianity; I feel he is showing the hypocrisy that was and still is in the world. These Indians were living under Religious and Christianity yet were treated so poorly.
*Pg. 13 1. Some of the actions the Indians took during the Pueblo Revolt include, removing all things pertaining to divine worship making a mockery and trophy of them. Killing all of the priests and burning all of the
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1. According to Adam Smith the discovery and colonization of America affected the economic development by the increase of its enjoyments and augmentation. The surplus produce of America, imported into Europe, furnished the inhabitants of this great continent with a variety of commodities. 2. By uniting these countries they are also able to relieve one person’s wants and increase another’s enjoyments. They are also able to encourage on another’s industries, which is why Adam Smith believed the benefits outweighed the misfortunes.
*Pg. 6 1. Some of the things Morton admires in the life of the Native Indians includes; homes, trade relations, society, and religion. They were very generous amongst one another and were not obsessed with acquiring “superfluous commodities”. Morton also condemned some of their aspects including their religious beliefs. Morton believed their religion amounted to devil worshiping. 2. The Indians life was known to be without Religion, Law, and King. This indeed allowed them to live a free life, unlike the Europeans.
*Pg. 9 1. I believe las Casas wanted everyone to be aware of how cruel and unfairly these Indians were treated. They worked so hard for everything and were treated worse than animals. Theses Indians would work months at a time and have to give everything up to the kings. Even when they were allowed to go home to their families they were so tired, ill, and poor they were unable to rest. 2. After describing the torture and pain the Indians went through las Casas states this was freedom and Christianity; I feel he is showing the hypocrisy that was and still is in the world. These Indians were living under Religious and Christianity yet were treated so poorly.
*Pg. 13 1. Some of the actions the Indians took during the Pueblo Revolt include, removing all things pertaining to divine worship making a mockery and trophy of them. Killing all of the priests and burning all of the