1. Lesson 9 Spanish Imperial Policy
Aim: To examine the development and impact of Spain’s imperial policy in the Caribbean as a result of colonisation.
Key Words:
Imperialism =
Monopoly =
Missionaries =

2. DEVELOPMENT OF IMPERIAL POLICY
Read Pearson p31-33
Extension reading: Laminate cards on Spain’s Imperial Policy/
For each IMPERIAL POLICY introduced by the Spanish, determine the impact on both the native and the Spanish colonists – complete the table.
Breakdown impact into positive/negative/social/ political/ economic

3. DEVELOPMENT OF IMPERIAL POLICY
(Describe the policy/system)
Describe the aspect of imperial policy
Explain how this helped the Spanish build an Empire in the New World
1. Ferdinand and Isabella’s Decree
Rules set up for Spaniards sailing to the New World:
Had to register in Cadiz before they left
2/3rds of all gold found and 1/10 of all other products was to be given to the Spanish crown.
1/10 of cargo taken to the New World had to be Spanish
The Spanish government knew who was in the New World.
They were made richer.
Spanish exports grew.
2. Casa Contratacion
3. Santo Domingo
4. Catholic missionaries-
5. The Laws of Burgos
6. Encomienda system (p30)
Casa de contratacion

4. EXPANSION OF SPANISH ADMINISTRATION
Why was the monopoly of trade so important for Spanish control of the New World? 2 reasons
Why did the Catholic church play such a significant role in the development of Spanish imperial policy? 2 reasons

5. Plenary Discuss with your neighbour the following:
You have thinking time.
Form an answer for each question.
Be ready to share your answer.
No hands up- teacher picks only!
Discuss with your neighbour the following:
What is an imperialism?
What was the Casa de Contratacion?
How did the Spanish create Political, Economic, Religious, Military and Social control in the New World?
Which method of control do you think was the most effective in the short term? Which do you think was the most effective in the long term?
What advice would you give to a new governor in the New World attempting to increase their contorl.?

6. HOMEWORK - Revision
Complete the Spider diagram on Key Topic 1 for revision.. Spanish Exploration, Columbus reaches the New World
Religion and Ambitions
Spanish claims in the Caribbean
Effects of Spanish settlement
Spanish Exploration
Columbus’s other voyages and role as governor
Sponsoring Columbus
Spain develops an imperial policy
Columbus’s first voyage
Topic 1: Spain reaches the ‘New World’ c
Columbus returns to Spain
Conflict at Samana
San Salvador
La Navidad
Rivalry with Portugal
Treaty of Tordesillas
Impact of contact with the natives
Columbus reaches the New World