values‚ attitudes‚ and conduct of the Spanish during the Age of Discovery and Conquest (1492-1579). The colonial church provided control and a standard of conduct and living for the new world. In fact‚ the colonial church had even more power in Spanish America then it did in Spain. Why this is important though‚ is because it limited the possibility of rebellion and opposition. As long as the church was in place‚ there was Spanish order‚ and as long as there was Spanish order‚ the colonization process could
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The European Conquest of The Americas One of the primary reasons for exploration was the search for the Northwest Passage‚ an imaginary path that could be used to reach Asia without having to go around Africa‚ or through the Middle East. The Panamanians proved that travel was possible around Africa with a new kind of boat that utilized wind better‚ but the Spaniards and other Europeans were more interested in a more direct approach to reaching Asia. So they began to head westward. The Queen of
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February 20‚ 2012 HIST 125 Comparison of the Spanish Conquest After the Spanish Conquest‚ many written document have become used as sources that help recount major events from the past. Therefore‚ it becomes that job of historians to analyze sources and determine their accuracy and relevancy. “The Conquest of New Spain” written by Bernal Díaz and “The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico” are two sources whose themes can be compared and contrasted in order to determine their
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Looking through the eyes of the aztecs The Spanish were more advanced in terms of weapons which contributed to the success of the Spanish conquest on the Aztec Empire in the late 1500s. The trust the Aztecs gave to the Spanish conquistadors‚ the diseases brought to the Aztecs and understanding of Aztec culture also led to the Spanish conquistadors to a successful conquest. When Bernal Castillo and Cortes‚ along with their soldiers‚ first arrived to Mexico‚ they were greeted by Moctezuma . Moctezuma
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No ports‚ shallow water‚ hostile natives. No wonder the Spanish nearly failed to settle Texas. In 1682‚ the Spanish first arrived in Texas‚ hoping to successfully colonize it. They built their first mission‚ and continued to settle and colonize Texas. The main reasons Texas almost failed as a Spanish colony is because of rough geography‚ unstable population‚ very poor government and uncontrollable hostile natives. One of the most important factors of Spain nearly failing to settle Texas is geography
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During the birth of the United States there was a struggle to see who would claim North America. In the 18th century‚ Spain‚ France‚ and England were all trying to win control of North America. Spain already had control over Florida‚ and France maintained its reign of the northern and central areas. The Frances interest in fur trade and England’s concern over their tobacco crop caused the inclination for more land that led to clashes between the two countries. England won this struggle for many reasons
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1492 In the year of 1492‚ the man who brought tragedy to the Americas was seen as a hero to us‚ but little did we know what he really did. Every elementary kid learned that Christopher Columbus found America in an honorable way. We also have a national holiday just for him. They never told us though how he was looking for the Indies and thought he was in China. In reality he was lost and had no clue he was in America. They also did not show us how he actually treated the people on the islands when
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The Conquest of Mexico The Spaniards‚ in the conquest of the Mexican people‚ relied just as heavily on chance and luck as they did on their on their skills on diplomacy and military prowess. The sicknesses that the Spaniards brought over with them in addition to the political situation that the Mexica had established with their neighbors is what really brought about the downfall of the great Mexican civilizations. In addition to these factors there was also the fact that up to this point in history
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Book Review: Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest Mathew Restall’s Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest is a well-written book that serves an important purpose. That purpose being: the debunking of generally accepted falsehoods about the Spanish Conquest beginning in the 15th century. Restall’s book is separated into seven chapters that specifically address general myths most historians and students perceive as basic --- universal truths. Restall uses the term “myth” to describe the inaccurate/fictitious
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Spaniards does NOT fully explain the conquests of the Aztecs and Incas between 1519 and 1533. Name : Kristeena Monteith Form : L6SS The Aztec and Inca people of South America were conquered in the early 16th century by the Spaniards led by Hernan Cortez and Francisco Pizarro‚ respectively. The Technological Superiority of the Spaniards was a major advantage in their quests to conquer these groups but it does not fully explain the success of the conquests. The Aztecs have long been described
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