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1 Spanish Colonization of the Americas

2 1) Religion: Catholicism Native temples destroyed
How was power gained, consolidated, maintained, and distributed in the Spanish colonies? 1) Religion: Catholicism Native temples destroyed Christian buildings often constructed on sites of destroyed native temples Indians supplied construction labor without receiving payment Church provided services to local population

3 How was power gained, consolidated, maintained, and distributed in the Spanish colonies?
2) Government: Absolutism Colonies were ruled by Spain – the “Mother Country” Governor of colony was a personal representative of the King Lived like a European monarch Almost all were European Had absolute power over almost every aspect of colonial life

4 How was power gained, consolidated, maintained, and distributed in the Spanish colonies?
3) The Spanish Hierarchy Growing sugar cane became a large business. Native Americans were forced to work on sugar plantations They were treated cruelly, and many died Slaves were brought from Africa to do the work.

5 How was power gained, consolidated, maintained, and distributed in the Spanish colonies?
4) Encomienda System Conquistador “entrusted” with native communities Natives provide labor and tribute Spaniards provide protection and education Used as a way to reward conquistadors and govern new territory Soon turned into a system of slavery

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