The audiences role in their writings
             Christianity was found to be a necessity in Spain under the rule of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. They were known as the "Catholic Kings" due in part to the Spanish Inquisition. The Inquisition, which started in 1478, led to the persecution of all non-Catholics. The persecution of the non-Catholics included the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. When the Jews were ran out of Spain it gave way for German and Italian Financiers to capitalize on Spain's economy. The need for the people of Spain to have a strong belief of Christianity is clearly presented in Columbus's "Journals" and in Cabeza de Vaca's "Relation." The major role that Christianity played in the lives of Spaniards in the late 1400's is shown in Columbus and Cabeza de Vaca's writings through their audience, their purpose in writing to each audience, and how the audience informs tone and subject matter.
             The major role that Christianity played in the life's of Spaniards in the late 1400's is shown in Columbus's "Journals" and Cabeza de Vaca's "Relation" through their audience. The audience of these men was the royalty of Spain. Columbus was sent on his voyages directly under the order of Queen Isabella and he uses "your Highnesses" when referring to royalty back in Spain. Cabeza de Vaca was appointed by Emperor Carlos V as treasurer to an expedition headed to explore the Gulf coast. Both Columbus and Cabeza de Vaca wrote their journals with the intention of their superiors reading them.
             The major role that Christianity played in the life's of Spaniards in the late 1400's is shown in Columbus's "Journals" and Cabeza de Vaca's "Relation" through their purpose in writing to each audience. Columbus and Cabeza de V
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