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Topic: Assessing the results of the Spanish Conquest
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Spain and the Conquistadors
Columbus’ discovery impacts all of Europe & Americas (Columbian Exchange) Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) Spanish explorers and conquerors
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Forging the Spanish Empire
1532: Pizarro seizes Peru Gold boom in Europe 1521: Cortes takes Tenochtitlan (Aztec capital) Spain now held: South and Central America Florida, Carolinas Cuba, Philippines
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Impact on Native Americans
Negative Consequences Positive (?) Consequences
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Challenges to Spanish Hegemony
Other Europeans pushed into North America Britain vs. Spain Why? The Black Legend Destruction of Spanish Armada in 1588 Pope’s Rebellion (1680- Santa Fe) Spain begins to lose power (Slow decline)
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Conclusion Pick one word that you feel best describes the Spanish Conquest of the New World. Explain why you chose this word in 2-3 sentences.
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