The Age of Exploration was a period starting in the early 15th century during which European ships‚ mostly belonging to Spain‚ France‚ and England‚ traveled around the world in search of new trading routes leading to India. All three countries set out to explore and possibly colonize‚ all expecting to find what they each set out for. While searching for what they came for‚ they established relationships‚ some friendly and some hostile‚ with indigenous Americans. Spain’s most prominent reasons for
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World Geography and Culture Spain Analysis of the Political and Economic Systems Table of Contents I. Introduction (abstract) II. Political System a. Type of Political System b. Structure of the Government c. Identify a current law/policy law d. Impact on society III. Economic System a. Type of economic system b. Identify a current economic issue c. Government role in address the issue d. Impact on society IV. Compare Contract a. Economic
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first of Spain. I am the daughter of King John the second of Castille and Isabella of Portugal‚ I am also married Ferdinand of Aragon.When I was thirteen I lived in the royal court. When King Henry died my husband and I became rulers and united Spain. I am very intelligent but my education was limited because of my gender. I did not think it was fair that I had a limited education‚ so I began to study Latin when I became thirty years old. During my reign artists from Spain and Belgium
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Isabella of Aragon‚ and Ferdinand of Castile in marriage unified the two kingdoms to unify Spain. Isabella was a fervent Catholic who sought to protect and expand the Catholic religion. The Spanish Inquisition was formally established by papal bull in 1478‚ granted by Pope Sixtus IV to Isabella and Ferdinand to deal with their problem of the Muslim and Jews living in Spain. The immediate task of the Spanish Inquisition‚ according to Isabella and Ferdinand was to deal with the problem
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Revolution (1789) inspired individuals in Latin American colonies to declare independence from Spain. WHY WOULD LATIN AMERICA WANT TO BREAK FREE? • Spain controlled trade and only used it to benefit Spain its self • Colonies were only allowed to trade with Spain and no one else • Under a complete control of Spain • Spain kept the money and did not get shared with other colonies • Only people born in Spain (Peninsulars) could hold important jobs MIGUEL HIDALGO • Parish Priest in Delores‚ Mexico
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Project: Global Impact SPAIN 1) The history of Spain’s economy:Spain is the 5th largest economy in Europe‚ the World’s largest producer of olive oil‚ and Europe’s largest producer of lemons‚ oranges and strawberries. It is a member of the European Union‚ The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development‚ and the World Trade Organization. Spain is It has been known to be an agricultural country‚ which produces a lot of wheat‚ barley‚ vegetables‚ grapes etc. Ironically‚ agriculture is not
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referred to as “Loyalist” and they supported the standing government in control. 3The Nationalist side also referred to as the “Rebels” supported a “New Spain”.4These two sides were separated‚ most of the northern and western parts of Spain were considered the Nationalist‚ with the exception of Basque Country‚ where the southern and eastern parts of Spain were considered the Republican side‚ with a few exceptions like‚ Granada‚ Malaga‚ Cordoba‚ and Sevilla.5 But‚ if it wasn’t for the assistance and the
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Atlantic‚ European countries were in competition among each other in claiming the land. This holds true in countries such as England‚ France‚ Portugal‚ and Spain. They all used religion‚ trade‚ and technology to help with the exploration and colonization of parts of the world. Spain and Portugal led the initial onslaught to the New World. Spain and Portugal’s technology was far ahead than other’s in Europe. They studied‚ copied‚ and improved the designs of Arab vessels‚ used compasses and astrolabes
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SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD TO PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION Aims of Spanish Colonization • God – propagation of Catholic Christianity • Gold – desire for economic wealth • Glory – to be the greatest empire in the world THE SPANISH COLONIAL SYSTEM Spain Retains the Philippines Despite Economic Loss • As a colony‚ the Philippines was a financial burden to the Spanish treasury. The Philippines as Crown Colony • In the sense that she belonged to the Spanish King. THE SPANISH COLONIAL SYSTEM The Council
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Throughout Castaways‚ by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca‚ and A Land So Strange‚ the Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca‚ by Andre Resendez‚ a transformation is seen through the thoughts and actions of the four Spanish survivors. Clearly motivated by curiosity‚ greed‚ and religion‚ at first‚ a dramatic transformation from explorers and conquistadors into assimilated Spanish Indians and revolutionary idealists occurs. Cabeza de Vaca believed that his peaceful ascendancy over the Indians of North America was
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