THE DOMINICAN REVOLT AND ITS DEFEAT

Abstract

The objective of this article is to establish the beginnings of what was later transformed into the dispute between Hispanists and indigenistas (Hispanophiles and Hispanophobes) regarding the interpretation of the Conquest of America. It shows how the conflict begins in the second decade of the sixteenth century. Hispaniola experiences the conquering vortex (capture of Indians to make slaves), but the confusion among the unfaithful or pagan Indians began to dissipate. This involves using different methods of Christianization. From there they formed two bands that fought to assert their positions and interpretation, that are the predecessors of the initial dispute.