Latin American Colonization
The Problem of Columbus A question of historical interpretation Eurocentric view vs. Multicultural critique
Spanish Pattern of conquest Colonization and conquest the same. Intermixing of Spanish and natives Experience of Iberian reconquest
Encomienda Plantation in Latin America Mercantile economics Land was abundant. Labor was not Slavery Sugar Revolution
African Slave Trade 1502-1834 12 Million sold as chattel Life expectancy was 3-5 years Need for Labor promoted the trade Part of mercantile economics The Sugar Revolution