Spanish colonization of the Americas

prior to European contact. Those numbers dwindled down drastically in the years that Europeans came and started colonizing. The Europeans came to explore the New World in search of land, spices, gold, God and glory. Among these colonists were the Spanish and they colonized most of the southwest of the United States. Evidence of their settlements can still be seen today in the missions scattered across the land. These missions were started with the purpose of converting the Native Americans to Christianity

the Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English colonized their land. Their land was either colonized for trade, profit, and religious freedom. The colonization of their land came with diligent work due to the fact that when colonizing most did not succeed on their first try. There are struggles with opposing colonies trying to fight over land that both places want for themselves. The best part about this is the land they receive can be used for valued goods. The Spanish colonization all began with

Spanish Colonization of North America In 1492 when Christopher Columbus discovered the New World, Spain had discovered its next easy conquest. With North America added to its territory Spain had surpassed ancient Rome as the largest empire. Exploiting the land, labor, and minerals Spain quickly conquered and settled most of South America, the Caribbean, and the Southwest. Spain used its new wealth to help finance their war in Europe. With promises of riches and many natives to convert to Christianity

contact ended poorly for the most part (Shultz, 2014). According to Kevin Shultz (2014), the Spanish was the first to settle early colonization in North America. Unfortunately, contact with the Spanish reduced the population by twenty percent in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries due to exposure to diseases. Shultz (2014) also states that the native people were abused brutally by the Spanish. The Spanish forced the natives into slavery to mine for gold. The Spanish's dealings with the native people

Because the Indians and Spanish lived in different areas in Latin America, the Indian culture and society did not change significantly. Or did there society change? The Spanish colonizers had a huge influence on the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Peru’s, culture, language, traditions, religion, even on their native food. One can say that this came into being shortly after Columbus discovered the New World. The Spanish conquistadors, who sailed with Columbus to the New World, were the first to

The Conquest and Colonization of the Caribbean and Yucatan by European, Resulted in significant cultural, biological & environmental changes to both regions Maggie Jim Professor Ancient History [Date] 1. Briefly discuss (but in detail) the similarities/differences between the initial Spanish colonization of the Caribbean and the Yucatan. In your discussion include the initial reaction of the Taino and Maya to the presence of the Spanish and the rational

The Conquest and Colonization of the Caribbean and Yucatan by European, Resulted in significant cultural, biological & environmental changes to both regions Maggie Jim Professor Ancient History [Date] 1. Briefly discuss (but in detail) the similarities/differences between the initial Spanish colonization of the Caribbean and the Yucatan. In your discussion include the initial reaction of the Taino and Maya to the presence of the Spanish and the rational

Spain’s original goal was to come to Latin America to create wealth and spread Christianity to the people. What happened instead was 350 years of Spanish rule that resulted in social, political, and economic changes for the native people. The changes were both negative and positive. Colonization helped the countries become unified under one language and religion. However, Spanish colonization had a negative impact by creating more poverty and discrimination toward the native people. The native people

living in the Americas (this includes Mesoamerica/Mexico, North America, Central and South America? We are still unsure for how many people were living in the Americas during 1492, but the it is approximated to be in the millions. The Americas were NOT empty during the time. 2.) Name two key differences between the cultures of the indigenous people of the Americas and the Spanish explorers. One key difference between the cultures of the indigenous people of the Americas and the Spanish explorers

Because the Indians and Spanish lived in different areas in Latin America, the Indian culture and society did not change significantly. Or did there society change? The Spanish colonizers had a huge influence on the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Peru’s, culture, language, traditions, religion, even on their native food. One can say that this came into being shortly after Columbus discovered the New World. The Spanish conquistadors, who sailed with Columbus to the New World, were the first to