Spanish Settlements Flashcards
1
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Effects of Spanish settlement
A
development of slavery Gold Disease and death native rebellions Spanish repression
2
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Encomienda system
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Land was given to someone, with Taino natives living on it.
They could demand items from the natives, yet had to teach christianity, spanish and also protect them.
The spanish could therefore gain wealth
yet the natives were worked ruthlessly
3
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Catholic Missionaries
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Churchmen has to convert natives to christianity.
temples knocked down
4
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Casa Contratacion
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Central Trading Houseconeokled the African slave trade
Isabela wanted to have a complete understanding of what was being traded
eg ships, routes and items
5
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Laws of Burgos 1512
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Showed a clear regime for how the Spanish should care for the natives.
Yet many Spanish colonists didn’t agree with the laws.
