cially those of Europe.b)The Creoles could gain wealth to support their economic needs from the expanded trade with European nations.(1)European nations offered competitive prices in Venezuela.C.In the late 1850’s, economic demand on Indians increased. This caused them to lose their land and be forced into greater exploitation.1.The 1850’s in Venezuela brought about new discussions of social reforms within the country.a)From these discussions, liberals in the country decided that Venezuelan society should be reformed so all citizens contribute equally to the country.b)The Creoles in Venezuela took advantage of this decision. They sought to use the social reforms to greatly exploit the Indians of the country.(1)With the destruction of the Republic of the Indians, natives could be made to support society to the greatest extent by increased labor.(a)The private lands of the Republic of the Indians would also be divided among the people of Venezuela, with Creoles receiving the majority of this resource.(2)The Creoles would use the past suppressions of the Indians to further exploit them, even in a time of desired social equality.2.The social forms in Venezuela in the 1850’s left the Indians in a worst social and economic situation than before independence.a)The Creoles were responsible for the social and economic degradation of the Indians.(1)Creoles took advantage of the Indian’s lack of political experience, and their past social positions, to exploit them for personal benefit.(2)The actions of the Creoles left the Indians without personal property, and under greater control of the Creoles. Work CitedGreene, Carol. Simon Bolivar. Chicago, ILL: Childrens Press, 1989.Williamson, Edwin. The Penguin History of Latin America. London, England: The Penguin Press, 1992....
