The Atlantic World, 1492 – 1800
Christopher Columbus Tainos “los indios” San Salvador colonies
Spain Builds an American Empire Hernando (Hernan) Cortez Conquistadors Moctezuma II
Reasons for Spain’s Victory 1) superior weaponry 2) enlisted many of the surrounding tribes to fight against the Aztecs 3) disease
Pizarro Subdues the Incas 1532 = Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incas in South America Pizarro met with Atahualpa ( the Incan ruler)
Society and Culture in Spanish America Peninsulares Mestizo = mixed between Spaniards & Native Americans Spain oppressed the Natives Encomienda = Natives forced to farm, ranch, or mine for Spanish landlords