1. Lesson 12 Velázquez and the Conquest of Cuba, 1511
5 mins
Aim: To investigate the aims, methods and consequences of Velázquez’s conquest of Juana (Cuba)
Keywords
Cacique –
Adelantado –
Cacique - a local native chieftain
Adelantado – a Spanish governor, a military title

2. QUICK QUESTIONS Velázquez and the New World
5 mins
Laminate handout –Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar and the Conquest of Cuba, 1511
Who was Velazquez and what was his relationship to Columbus? 3 points
On the second voyage
To establish settlements/colonies in the New World
Women, animals, priests, 1200 Spanish settlers

3. Velázquez Conquers Juana (Cuba)
Read Pearson pg44-46 and discuss the questions below.
Why did the Spanish invade Cuba?
Who was Cacique Hatuey?
Why was the execution of Cacique Hatuey in 1512 so significant? 2 reasons
What was the standard Spanish strategy to take over the villages in Cuba?
Describe what happened at the massacre of Caonao in 1513 – 5 features.
How did the Spanish take control of the Juana (Cuba) once conquered? 4 ways .
Extension reading: Laminate handout –Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar and the Conquest of Cuba, 1511
15mins
2. A chieftain who escaped Spanish massacre in Hispaniola and escaped to Juana
Hatuey – guerrilla tactics eg moving in small groups, close combat on foot, attacking isolated groups of settlers, surprise attacks, use of wooden swords, stone axes and lances.
Spanish had superior weapons – steel lances/swords, calvary, firearms – and Hatuey was not able to gain the support of other native tribes – he was betrayed by natives,
3. Only chieftain in Juana who had prior experience of the conquistadors in Hispaniola and their brutal punishments. Without their chieftains, natives became disorganised and easily subdued
welcomed the Spanish at Caonao bringing them gifts. All men, women and children were killed immediately after the feast. Rivers of blood. Natives sent to the gold mines to work, mutilation
Cause fear and submission of natives. Enslave and control the natives. Less resistance eg Havana 1514
6. Why did the Spanish conquistadors take such a violent approach to conquering Juana (Cuba)? 2 reasons - link to attitudes and outcomes

4. Cause
Event
Consequence
Invasion of Cuba
Spanish needed slaves for….
The natives had died because..
Velazquez arrived with…
Hatuey’s resistance
Massacre at Caonao
Establishing a colony
20 mins
Complete the chart showing the causes, events and the consequences of Velazquez’s invasion of Cuba.

5. Extension activities: Velázquez: Control of Hispaniola
Laminate handout –Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar and the Conquest of Cuba, 1511
Identify 8 methods used by Velázquez and his fellow conquistadors to subdue the Taino population of Hispaniola, in Hispaniola.
How was Velázquez rewarded for his actions in Hispaniola?
How did his actions in Hispaniola initially cause difficulties for him and his men in Juana (Cuba)? Explain fully
4. Methods used –lured chieftains into ceremonies/friendly meetings, attacked with horses, crowded chieftains into house and set it alight, pierced them with lances, swords, hung chieftains, legs cut off, used as servants for life
5. Permission to conquer Cuba – given the title ‘Adelantado’ in 1511
6. Hatuey led a group of natives to attack Velazquez upon arrival

6. Plenary - JUDGEMENT THE CONQUEST OF JUANA (CUBA)
10 mins
Identify and summarise 1 key event of that led to Velazquez’s conquest of Juana (Cuba). Write this in a paragraph. The writing frame below may help you.
Question 3: Explain two of the following….the importance. (2x8 marks) 25 mins
[POINT] _______ was important for (WFTQ)… because…
[EVIDENCE] Evidence to support this is…
[EXPLAIN] This shows that (WFTQ) was important for (WFTQ) because…
Therefore…
Bay of Havana – strategic port for all Spanish ships to gather before making the dangerous trip back to Spain
Commercial interests – prevent piracy from English, French and Dutch
Springboard for further conquests into mainland – Cortes 1518
WORD BANK
Velazquez, Hatuey, native resistance, massacre at Caonao, conquistadors, Hispaniola, this led to…/ this increased… / as a result…

7. HOMEWORK
5 mins
Complete the Top Trumps Revision cards for Velázquez, and Balboa (Lessons 11-12)

8. Balboa (c.1475-1519) Diego Velázquez de Cuellar (c.1465-1524)
Spain and the
New World
Top Trumps
Balboa
(c )
Diego Velázquez de Cuellar
(c )
Power/Influence: /10
Power/Influence: /10
After success in Hispaniola, he was given the title and position of…
Faith: /10
Two key native caciques were Christianised under his leadership and exploration of the isthmus of Panama…
One of his tasks, as with all conquistadors, was to Christianise the local natives. There is some evidence that this did occur but the accounts of de las Casas suggest that Christian ideas of mercy and equality were not followed by this man during his time in power.
Aggression: /10
Aggression: /10
Achievements: /10
Achievements: /10