the collapse of the illustrious Aztec Empire at the hands of Spanish conquistadors. Spain was looking to colonize as well as to expand and exert its dominance over the newly discovered Western world. Led by Hern¨¢n Cort¨¨s‚ the conquistadors were carrying a message from Spain of expanding‚ conquering and capitalizing on an already developed country. Mesmerized by the Spanish presence; the Aztecs were initially oblivious to the colonization efforts. This enabled Spain to take advantage of Mexico¡¯s
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When the Europeans had discovered America‚ the possibilities for them were endless. Although mistakenly discovered‚ it greatly aroused the curiosity of many European explorers. There were new opportunities for them to expand‚ and in more than just one way. Chances to spread religion‚ boost their economy‚ and help themselves politically. As soon as Columbus returned‚ the pope issued a decree saying the world itself was an inheritance of Christianity. Spain and Portugal‚ the two main Christian powers
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In the early years of colonization from the English‚ French‚ and Spanish into the American continent‚ it is the Spanish who made the largest initial impact. In the beginning Spaniards looked to the New World as an area for empire building (Calloway‚ 2012). Missions were to convert/conform the indigenous population to Christianity and servitude to the Spanish empire‚ while increasing imports and exports of trade goods that would increase the power and wealth of the Spanish Monarchy. As time went by
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Spanish and English colonization efforts were very different with the English’s methods being more successful and profitable. Spanish colonization of the Americas began in 1492 when Christopher Columbus found the Americas and mistook them for India. Spanish Conquistadors came with the goals of “God‚ Gold‚ and Glory” and came seeking gold and riches. The Spanish also came with instructions to convert the natives to Catholicism. They invested in short term ventures that while initially very profitable
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three top crucial causes that led to the sweeping of European colonizations of North America from merely important to most important. In doing so I will explain why each cause is greater than the next. This ranking incorporates the impact of Irish and German immigrants to British North America between 1730 to 1775‚ the slaving raids‚ expansion‚ and war on the Carolina’s during the early 1700’s and the European invasion of North America from 1513
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The French‚ Spanish‚ and English all tried to colonize the Western Hemisphere. The French colonization in America started in the 16th century‚ and continued through centuries as France created an empire in the Western Hemisphere. They founded most colonies in the east of the U.S.A‚ and many Caribbean islands. The English were one of the most important colonizers of the Americas‚ and really had a rivalry against the Spanish. The English began colonizing in the late 16th century and came out on top
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wondered why the English‚ French‚ and Spanish came to North America? Before the early 1490s‚ North America was only inhabited by Native Americans with no presence of European civilizations. European civilizations decided to start colonizing for multiple different reasons‚ such as economics‚ religion‚ curiosity‚ and adventure. The different European countries had different reasons and tactics as well as difficulties when it came to their efforts to colonize North America. Although Columbus was not the
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IB HOTA 3rd period English vs. Spanish Colonization From 1500 to 1700‚ the English colonization of the Chesapeake region and the Spanish colonization of the Central/South American region varied greatly in their primary motivations for settlement and the lasting effects imprinted into both societies. The English motives in settling the Chesapeake region were more economically-based‚ seeking greater economic opportunity and employment‚ while the Spanish effort took on a more religious approach
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Colonization Essay One of the ethnic groups that have expanded the most throughout the whole world‚ especially in North America‚ are the Africans. These people were forcefully taken from their homes due to the extreme poverty they lived in and therefore transformed into slaves. Possessing a great force and surviving character these people were able to survive such harsh conditions. The majority of the slaves were shipped to the Americas by the English and French because it was the new continent
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Period 3- Cordova Spanish‚ French‚ and English Colonization In America There’s a few explorers‚ a few countries‚ and a whole lot of effort that got America started many years ago. From tribes of buffalo hunters‚ to civil wars‚ to a world of technology here today‚ America has gone through many stages‚ many battles‚ and many different leaders. At the end of the day the most important years have been the age of colonization in America. If it weren’t for Columbus to Ponce de
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