primitive.So, what were the main reasons for coming to the new world? What were the reasons behind the exploitation of the natives? First and foremost greed was the main reason for the exploitation of the native peoples of the Americas. Spanish and others who voyaged to the new world went to make money, and conquer new lands for their home and country. When Cores led an expedition to Mexico, he was only supposed to be there for exploration and trade, at least that was the official reason for his journey. But when one hears the statement that: On November 18, 1518, Hernan Cortes, a minor government functionary in Cuba, and a small army set sail for Mexicoand after reaching their destination burning his ships to cut off his army from a possible retreat the intent of the voyagers becomes obvious, (Divine p.9). In document 3, Gorn also showed us their intentions by saying, that when they (Cores and his men) arrived at the treasure house called Teucalco, the riches of gold and feathers were brought out to them. The Spaniards immediately stripped the feathers from the gold shields and ensignsthey gathered all the gold into a great mound and set fire to everything else, regardless of its value, (Gorn, p.16). These quotes depict a man that was not out for finding land and trade but for finding wealth and fame. On the other hand, Columbus discovered the new world by accident as he was trying to find a new and faster way to reach the Indies. The main reason behind going to the Indies was to find gold and become famous. It seems all the Europeans, Columbus included, had an obsession with finding gold and other riches, and once they found natives, to convert them into Christians no mater what the cost was to the native population.Besides the collection of goods, the use of slave labor was not only thought about but also used extensively throughout the Americas. In Columbuss journal, he states, They should be good and intelligent ser...
