Charles and the new world Flashcards
Who was mainly responsible for the Spanish conquest into Central America?
Herman Cortes
What army did Cortes bring with him to Mexico in 1519
600 men
16 horses
6 pieces of artillery
Who launched an attack on Peru?
Francisco Pizarro
When was the Council of Indies set up
1524
Who made up the council of Indies
Made up of letrados many who had lived in the Indies previously
When and what army did Pizarro bring to Peru
1530
180 men
27 horses
What were the main reason for Spanish expansion to the new world
Rivalry with Portugal
Self interest of conquistadors
Rural poverty in Spain
Spreading christianity
How did Charles help spread christianity into the new world
every expedition that took place had at least 1 priest, willing to turn the natives to the christian faith
Sent Franciscans, Dominicans and Jesuits who encouraged christianity.
How many in the new world converted in Mexico
Between 1524-36, about 4 million conversions were recorded
How were the native Indians treated
Most influential Indian rights person was Las Casas- led to new laws in 1542 which forbade Indian slavery
The view of colonists that the Indians were inferior
High death toll from over working
Central Mexico went from 25.2 million in 1518 to 2.65 million in 1568
Impact of the new world on Spain
Indies provided new market for Castilian products
Silver and gold transported to Spain e.g the discovery of great silver mines in Potosi in 1545
1/5 silver sent to crown
Increased wealth led to more social mobility, generated new ideas of thinking
Castile ONLY who benefited none to Aragon
