Examine the story of the settlement and discovery of America from the Native American’s point of view. What were the controversies over Columbus’s role in the discovery and the actions of subse-quent Spanish conquistadores.
• Compare the history of the Spanish in Mexico with that of the English in North America.
Consider the impact of the “mestizo factor” in Mexican history. "Mestizo" is a sSpanish word and refers to the intermarriage between the Spanish and Indians. In some countries, the term "mestizo" has social and cultural connotations; a pure-blooded Indian who has adopted European dress and customs is called a mestizo (or cholo).