As stated previously, these laws appeared to be in favor the natives. The Spanish would have to protect the indigenous people, such as fair working and living conditions (The New Laws). These acted like a modern-day union, where those with power have to look out for those who are less powerful, but this power was instead abused. The Spanish in the Americas knew that the laws were enacted to control their power over the land, and thus exerted more force and brutality on the natives. The need for land caused the Spanish to become reckless, pushing their way into historically native territory. While this had been the common thought held by many, natives did have their moments where they were in