Spanish colonization (jan 1, 1500 – jan 1, 1600)
Description:
Hernan CortezEncomienda
System used by Spanish colonizers where powerful men were gifted plots of land and the labor of any Native person living on that land- very harmful, enslavement.
Caste system
Spanish caste system in colonies based mostly on race to benefit rich europeans- influenced racism later on. Higher caste= lower taxes, social benefits
Spaniards born in spain (peninsulares)
Spaniards born in colonies (creoles)
Mixed spanish and Native American (mestizos)
Mixed Spanish and African
Africans (negros)
Native Americans (Indios)
Conquistadors
Spanish and portuguese military leaders who conquered american land- given a lot of riches and slaves
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Date:
jan 1, 1500
jan 1, 1600
~ 100 years