The person writing this claims that the Spaniard's purpose of their endeavor was for specifically gold only. I have some mixed feelings about this and don't wholly agree. On the one hand, I agree that the Spaniards were after gold, but on the other hand, I believe that they also wanted power and more authority over the land, and possibly the land itself. The Spaniards didn't care who they killed to get this (women, children, etc.), as long as they got what they wanted.
At the beginning of the passage, they mentioned how the Spanish Island, San Salvador, had very fertile soil (great potential for growth and wealth) and was of massive space and length (about 600 miles). The Spaniards were also drawn to the fact that the people of the Islands were such loyal, submissive subjects. Despite this fact, the Spaniards still killed off most of the inhabitants. Three million people had dwindled down to only three hundred. They went on a killing rampage and had no care at all. Why do the Spaniards feel they have the right to do these awful things?
I believe that the Indians might have stood a chance against the Spaniards had they been better prepared on their first attempt to attack the Spaniards to retrieve their land and freedom. In my opinion, the Spaniards obviously wanted more than just gold. Who would kill off millions for just gold and not have plans of using the gold for advancements or growth? I believe it is because they saw wealth and power over reasoning.
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