Week 13 Prompt

Week 13 Prompt

I think that the Stern used similar examples of myths as Restall did. Stern discussed and used examples to explain the relationship that the natives had with the Spaniard’s.  Some natives used the new relationship that was formed in between the Spanish and Native Indians to their advantage by taking part in the new economy with the new market in coca plantations. While some Indians saw this as an advantage other natives resisted. This is similar to Restall’s point when it comes to the native Indians and spanish having an alliance but then there is that clash with the Indians that are against the alliance due to the fact of the belief ideology clash.

Stern also goes into the different sections of the myths and explains and gives examples of each one just like Restall. Stern discusses the myths that eventually weakened the Native Indian culture and led to the “conquest” of the Spanish over the Indians. Restall also discussed myths on the “conquest” of the Spanish over the Native Indians. But these examples and views are just myths that both Stern and Restall share in the books that both authors have written.