original passage: The slaves faced heavy discrimination and had no opportunity for advancement, though they were educated by their masters. The Spaniards considered the Africans superior to the Taíno, since the latter were unwilling to assimilate. The slaves, in contrast, had little choice but to adapt. Many converted to Christianity and were given their masters' surnames.
original sentence: The Spaniards considered the Africans superior to the Taíno, since the latter were unwilling to assimilate.
sentence2: Does it sound like the Spanish at this time, after putting aside practical considerations, had a sort of grudging respect for peoples who stuck to their traditions and principles?
sentence1: The slaves faced heavy discrimination and had no opportunity for advancement, though they were educated by their masters. The Spaniards considered the Africans superior to the Taíno, since the latter were unwilling to assimilate. The slaves, in contrast, had little choice but to adapt. Many converted to Christianity and were given their masters' surnames.