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The Spanish colonies Cornell notes

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I. Spanish Colonization

  • Began with the explorations of Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century.
  • Regions like Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Caribbean saw the establishment of colonies.
  • Indigenous civilizations like the Aztecs and the Incas were conquered in large part by conquistadors like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro.

II. Impact on Indigenous Peoples

  • Devastating effects brought on by illnesses, conflict, and forced labor.
  • The encomienda system abused native labor.
  • Indigenous populations have drastically decreased.
  • forced Christian conversion through missionary work.

III. Economic and Cultural Exchange

  • Columbian Exchange led to the exchange of crops (potatoes, tomatoes, etc.) between the Old and New Worlds.
  • Silver and gold from the Americas enriched the Spanish Empire.
  • Introduction of European culture and religion to the indigenous societies.

IV. Legacy

  • A lasting impact on the demographics and culture of the Americas.
  • Spanish language and Catholicism remain prominent.
  • A complex legacy of both conquest and cultural exchange.

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