WILL GIVE BRAINLYIST
[Since New Spain was discovered], great atrocities were committed against the indigenous people of the region and some were killed by members of the expedition. These so-called Christians set about stealing from the people and murdering them on the pretense of settling the area. And [since that time] the great iniquities and injustices, the outrageous acts of violence and the bloody tyranny of these Christians have steadily escalated.

Highlight evidence that supports Las Casas's claim that the Spanish abused the American Indians.

Which of the following reasons did Las Casas use to support his claim? Check all that apply.

Great atrocities were committed by the Spanish.
Some American Indians were killed.
American Indians stole from the Spanish.
Violence against Christians had escalated.