Society in New Spain
What is the Society in New Spain about? (Name one)
It is about peninsulares, Criollos, Mestizos & Indigenous, and Smallpox impact.
What did they mine to keep themselves wealthy and keep they're global trade networks alive?
They mined silver from silver mines and a mining center called Potosi produced 60% of the world's silver.
What was the Church's Role mostly about?
It was mostly about Conversion and Control.
What was the Legacy of Spain about?
The Legacy of Spain was about Language and Culture.
In what year did Columbus start his voyage?
1492
What are the Peninsulares about?
They were the people of the Spanish Empire and they were born elites that dominated politics and church roles.
What was the Encomienda System for?
It was a labor sistem that exploited indigenous peoples, making them work for Spanish landlords in really bad conditions.
Was the Church's architecture very good for the Spaniards?
Yes, it was since it asserted Spanish authority and became centers of colonial life and governance.
What did the education and law shape around of?
The education and legal systems were implemented by Spain and it shaped governance and intellectual life.
Where did Christopher Columbus mark his voyage while encountering the New World?
Where were the Crillos from?
They were from America but born in Spain.
What was the Caribbean and Spanish known about?
They were known for they're sugar plantations that grew rich and depended on the slave trade.
What was the Missionary Work in Spain about?
What language did they speak in the Americas speak during the Legacy of Spain?
Millions of people across the Americas spoke Spanish at that time.
Where was the Treaty of Tordesillas placed in?
Spain and Portugal
How large of Spain's population impacted from the Smallpox virus?
About 90% of the population rised up within a century.
What was Mercantillism's Role in Spain?
It was a benefit for the region since it brought a large amount of materials like Gold and Silver for their treasury.
Was the Inquisition a really good idea for the churches in Spain?
It was a really good idea since it reinforced control and were over diverse colonial populations.
Did Spain's complex legacy impacted the region or did they not?
Yes, they did impact the cutural identity, societal structures, and historical memory.
Who were the leaders of the Conquests of Spain
Herman Cortes and Pizarro.
Who were Mestizos and the Indigenous?
They were mixed-race spaniards and had indigenous descents that forced labor to the people, cultural disruption, and devastating diseases.
What was the Colonial Economy mostly about?
It was mostly about silver, sugar, and slaves for the region.
Who was Bartolomé de las Casas?
He was a person that championed indigenous rights and highlighted abuses, He was the King of debates in Spain
What types of Architecture & Traditions did they do during the Legacy of Spain?
They built colonial churches, plazas, and festivals that show a powerful architectural and cultural influence.
What does the GGG stand for?
Gold, Glory, and God