Leveled Readings / The New Laws of the Indies (1542)
The New Laws of the Indies (1542)
The New Laws of the Indies (1542)
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“…from henceforward for no cause of war nor any other whatsoever, though it be under title of rebellion, nor by ransom nor in other manner can an Indian be made a slave…”
Adapted · about grade 4
From now on, no Indian can be made a slave for any reason.
Adapted · about grade 7
From now on, no Indian may be made a slave for any reason, not war, not rebellion, not ransom, nor any other way.
Adapted · about grade 10
Henceforth, for no cause, whether war, rebellion, ransom, or any other, may an Indian be made a slave.