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    Cloisters In New Spain

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    the “New World” marked the end of the indigenous peoples’ way of life and made way for Spanish rule under Catholic authority. The land that was conquered was retitled “New Spain” (Mexico) and the crown hoped to use monastic orders to convert the populace and establish Christian authority. The monastic orders sent to New Spain helped build the foundation of colonial life. The founding of cloisters symbolized the “triumph of Christianity over the pagan beliefs of the indigenous peoples.” Convents

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    better economy, and a more successful life. In my essay I will be comparing the difference between the developed Spain, and the developing Morocco with the topics given above. In my human geography class we watched a video about the Moroccan people immigrating to Spain in search for a better life. This is where the idea came from. One reason why the Moroccan people migrated to Spain is because of a lower infant mortality rate. Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live

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    Spain Research Paper

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    Spain is located in southwestern Europe. The capital of the country is Madrid. The major language spoken is Spanish, however many other languages are spoken including Catalan, Galician, Euskera, and Valencian. Spain came into existence around 200 BC. It was under Roman rule until 1512 at which time it became a unified country it was known as Hispania. A major event in the country’s history was the Spanish Civil War. The war was fought from July 17, 1936 to April 1, 1939 and it was fought between

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    Spain Research Paper

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    Madrid is the capital of Spain. It is located in the middle of the country and is home to millions. Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean Sea at the northeast coast of Spain has over 4 kilometers of beach belonging to it. It is a city with a lot of history but known at the same time for being a very modern European city. Valencia is one of the biggest cities in Spain, located on the southeast coast of spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia is known for its festivals and fireworks displays

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    Spain Research Paper

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    Spain is the famous tourist spot in Europe. It is popular for its food, art, culture and architecture. Spanish language is spoken in all parts of the country. Spain is known for some celebrations however La Tomatina is the most prominent and fun celebrations of Spain. Spain is also known for its popular wines , it is third biggest maker of wines in the world. Football is the most prominent game, spain has many football clubs but top clubs are Barcelona and Real Madrid. Andalusia is a area in the

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    Overview Spain is rich in its geography, climate and culture, Spain offers something for all ages from its vast history to its limitless culture. Spain has a plentiful background in its artwork, containing all historical settings and many other features. Spain is located near the southwestern shore of Europe which makes it an ideal environment with all geographic features such as mountains, valley and a coastline. Art Spain has been known for it’s lively music and dancing such as the Flamenco

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    Spain is a part of the European Union and makes up most of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain boarders the Pyrenees Mountains, which separates Spain from France and the Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from North Africa. As of 2012, Spain has a population of about 47 million people, making it the 27th largest country in the world. Native Spaniards make up 88 percent of the population. Over the last 40 years Spain grew and became more economically advanced, but it still falls behind most other countries

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    **this was written as the first stage of analyizing Spain for the introduction of a franchise** In the beginning, Spain endured a diversified number of cultures. Around 1600 B.C., the Iberians arrived in Spain. Migration into Spain continued from Europe beyond the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. Following the Iberians, came the Celts. The two cultures merged and established a distinctive Celt Iberian culture. In 1492, the Moors, a nomadic, Muslim tribe of North African origin, were

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    English 6 09 March 2016 Religion in Spain Muhammad Ali previously stated, “Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams - they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do - they all contain truths.” (qtd. Brainyquote.com) From King Philip III secretly expelling all Muslims in Spain and Iberia, to the torturing of converts, and the harsh acts against Jews, Spain has indeed experienced many religions. Throughout the years, the religious beliefs of Spain have changed, whether they were

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    Facts About Spain

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    history of Spain is colorful. Not only with its music, food, and art, but also its history. "Through exploration and conquest, Spain became a world power in the 16th century, and it maintained a vast overseas empire until the early 19th century" (BBC News). Spain Had a Civil War in 1936-39. This was to ensure the 36 year dictatorship of General Francisco Franco. Sadly, He passed away in 1975. This throw Spain in to a democratic state. Also put King Juan Carlos took over as head of state (Spain Profile)

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