Although there were many incentives pertaining to the colonization of the New World‚ by the Spanish and English‚ religion demonstrated several distinct roles. Religion became a way for empires to justify their actions. These nations believed it was their duty to educate and spread their religion to those they considered "uncivilized". Thus to a larger extent‚ religion was part of a greater scheme of cultural assimilation of the natives but it was not a simple process regarding the destruction of
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a lesson to bold Spain. We will avenge‚ by more than speech the destruction of the Maine!” These words were spoken by H. W. Petrie (1898) (p. 592). These words were spoken about the Spanish-American War. Mr. Petrie spoke these words after the destruction of the Maine‚ which is thought to be a key affect of the Spanish-American War. The war was based on the U.S. going to war with Spain to help Cuba fight for their independence from Spain. This war only lasted a few months‚ and there were not many deaths
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How Should Columbus be remembered? Over the years‚ Christopher Columbus has been a person whose accomplishments and cruelties have led many into constant questioning of his current image. As children‚ we are led to believe that Columbus was a great explorer‚ who discovered the Americas and allowed for both worlds to unite. As we grow up‚ however‚ we learn more about him and some of his cruel deeds. This twists our perception of Columbus and makes us wonder‚ how should we remember Columbus? As
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several others of the most important 16th century Spanish commentators on the New World. Todorov constructs a narrative from a collection of texts : Columbus’s famous letters to Ferdinand and Isabella; Hernan Cortes’s Letters of Relation; Juan Gines de Sepulveda’s Demoncrates Alter and the writings of Bartolome de Las Casas‚ among others. For Todorov‚ what happened in 1492 was not merely the invasion and subsequent subjugation of the Indies by the Spanish Conquistadores‚ but was also an encounter between
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John J. Valadez and Cristina Ibarra‚ “The Last Conquistador”‚ sculptor John Houser contemplates in creating the earth’s towering bronze horseman monument for the city of El Paso‚ Texas. Houser visualizes an astonishing sculpture in remembrance of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate that will merit the contribution Hispanic people made to creating the American West. However‚ during the progress‚ things go downhill. Furious Native Americans‚ protest for project to be stopped because of Oñates bloody
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family fortune. He instead wanted to make it on his own in the new world‚ which led to his occupation: exploring. Coranado traveled to New Spain in 1535 and enjoyed the support of Antonio de Mendoza‚ the viceroy of Mexico. He got a position in the Spanish government‚ and married well also. His newly wed wife‚ Dona Beatriz‚ was the daughter of Alonso de Estrada‚ the colonial treasurer of Mexico. Later on‚ Coranado rose in rank in the government‚ receiving an appointment to governorship of Nueva Galicia
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made slaves‚ including those who until now have been enslaved against all reason and right…” This was a statement made in the New Laws of the Indies‚ set by King Charles the First of Spain. During the time of exploration in Europe‚ in the New World‚ Spanish colonies were forcing the Native Americans to work on their farms. This was known as the Encomienda system. The Natives were treated horribly‚ and after hearing about the conditions‚ King Charles made a set of laws‚ known as the New Laws of 1542‚
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the truth about Columbus’ as being mean and cruel‚ but then he goes on to state that Columbus was admirable despite his flaws. Q: 6. What major issues does Bartolome de las Casas bring up regarding Spanish expeditions in the Caribbean? A: 6. The major issues Batolome de las Casas bring up is Spanish cruelty towards the Indian people. Q: 7. Identify one early and one subsequent motive that drove Columbus to oppress indigenous peoples. A:
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Howard Zinn: A People’s History of the United States In the first chapter of A Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn‚ the main focus is on the Indians‚ Christopher Columbus and the human progress and the author’s way of presenting factual information. Christopher Columbus is introduced as the famous navigator and explorer of the “New World”. We were taught in school that he discovered America and that was just enough for our tiny brains to like him because America is built on freedom
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"The Wonders of Tenochtitlan: City of the Aztecs" is a letter written by Hernán Cortés‚ the Spanish conquistador who led an expedition to the Aztec Empire and would ultimately be the cause of its demise‚ to his king Charles V of Spain. In this letter‚ Cortés vividly describes the city of Tenochtitlan‚ including its landscape‚ structure‚ and cultural aspects. Cortés’ letter is an example of a primary source because it consists of Cortés’ personal report on what the Aztecs and their city are like
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