4 janv. 1492 - Spanish Colonization
Description:
Spanish Colonization starts in 1492 with Isabel and Ferdinand's funding of Columbus's voyage. Colonists are sent to Hispaniola and expand into Mexico and the Caribbean. They first encounter failure expanding north and west but slowly, after defeating the natives expand north into areas like California and New Mexico. These colonies had both economic and religious benefits.http://storiesofusa.com/the-conquest-of-new-spain-history-1492-1901/
Image: This is a map of New Spain at the height of their colonization. Their empire extends from upper California to all of central America.
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Date:
4 janv. 1492
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 533 ans