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• Religious freedom and tolerance.
• Rights of indigenous peoples.
• Establishment of democratic principles and governance.

• Survival and resilience in extreme conditions.
• Encounter and interaction with Native American cultures.
• Exploration and colonization of the New World.

Williams:

De Vaca:

• "A Key into the Language of America": Williams' work describing Native American languages and customs.
• Promoting understanding and respect for indigenous cultures.

• "La Relación": de Vaca's account of his journey.
• Detailing his experiences as part of the Narváez expedition and his captivity among Native American tribes.

Williams:

De Vaca:

• Roger Williams: English theologian and founder of Rhode Island.
• born in 1603.
• Known for advocating religious freedom and separation of church and state.

Williams

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca: Spanish explorer.

• Born around 1490.

• Known for his expedition to North America and his subsequent narrative of survival.

De Vaca:

De Vaca v. Williams

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