Chapter
The Hypocrisy of Christopher Columbus's Intentions for Indigenous Americans
1:17:35 - 1:21:10 (03:35)
Despite claims that Christopher Columbus had good intentions to convert the indigenous population, his initial descriptions of them as potential slaves contradict those claims.
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Delaney argues that Columbus's desire to convert Native Americans to Christianity shows that he did not intend to enslave them.
1:17:35 - 1:19:33 (01:57)
Columbus, Native Americans
Summary
Delaney argues that Columbus's desire to convert Native Americans to Christianity shows that he did not intend to enslave them.
ChapterThe Hypocrisy of Christopher Columbus's Intentions for Indigenous Americans
EpisodePart One: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the challenges of conducting "decent" anthropology during the colonization period, citing the example of Delas Casas attempting to preserve the culture of indigenous people.
1:19:33 - 1:21:10 (01:37)
Anthropology
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges of conducting "decent" anthropology during the colonization period, citing the example of Delas Casas attempting to preserve the culture of indigenous people. However, the speaker also notes that the prevalence of slavery made it easy to exploit and ultimately eliminate these populations.