Question

What impact did Francisco de Vitoria have on the treatment of indigenous peoples?

a.
He led colonization efforts

b.
He advocated for fair treatment and rights

c.
He organized the Pueblo Revolt

d.
He designed the Encomienda system

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
b. He advocated for fair treatment and rights

Francisco de Vitoria was a Spanish theologian and philosopher who is often considered one of the founders of international law. He argued for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas and emphasized the need for just treatment and respect for their rights. His ideas were influential in the development of concepts related to human rights and the moral obligations of colonizers toward indigenous populations.

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