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Latin America refers to only those lands that were originally controlled by the Spanish conquistadors?
No. Also to those lands controlled by Portuguese and French colonists. Hence the name Latin America, as Spanish, French and Portuguese languages descend from the ancient Latin language.
How did Spain's colony in Mexico differ from its colonies in New Spain?
They were one in the same. New Spain is the name Spanish conquistadors gave to the lands of present-day Mexico.
How did the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors affect many native Americans?
They died from hunger, the hardships of slavery, and disease.
What special favors did the conquistadors receive from the spanish rulers?
The conquistadors received several special favors from Spanish rulers, including the right to claim and govern newly discovered lands. They were granted encomiendas, which allowed them to extract tribute and forced labor from Indigenous populations. Additionally, they often received titles of nobility and a share of the wealth obtained from conquests, particularly gold and silver. These rewards incentivized their expeditions and reinforced the Spanish crown's imperial ambitions.
Did France claim the lands explored by Verrazano?
Yes, that is correct.
Who claimed Mexico Texas and lands west of California?
Many Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century explored Mexico and the Western US and claimed those lands for Spain. The most important of those conquistadors are Hernan Cortez and Fransisco Coranado.
Sapanish soldiers invaded an took lands from Indians?
Conquistadors were the Spanish soldiers that invaded and took lands from the Indians.
When and why did Central America begin speaking spanish?
Since the 16th century, when several Spanish conquistadors conquered and/or settled these lands.
Who explored land for gold?
Various explorers throughout history have searched for gold, including the Spanish conquistadors in South America, the California gold rush prospectors, and modern mining companies. The quest for gold has driven people to explore and discover new lands in search of this valuable resource.
Spanish explorers who claimed new colonies for Spain were called?
Conquistadors were Spanish explorers who claimed new territories in the Americas for Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries. They sought to conquer and colonize these lands, often using force and violence against indigenous peoples.
How did the king of Spain arrange for his new land to be settled?
Spain let the conquistadors govern the lands they conquered.
Latin America refers to only those lands that were originally controlled by the Spanish conquistadors?
No. Also to those lands controlled by Portuguese and French colonists. Hence the name Latin America, as Spanish, French and Portuguese languages descend from the ancient Latin language.
Where did estevanico explore?
Estevanico, also known as Esteban, explored present-day Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the early 16th century as part of expeditions led by Spanish conquistadors looking for gold and new lands. He was one of the first Africans to explore the American Southwest.
How did Spain's colony in Mexico differ from its colonies in New Spain?
They were one in the same. New Spain is the name Spanish conquistadors gave to the lands of present-day Mexico.
Why did Juan pounce go on his expeditoins?
For gold, glory and god! - As all Spanish conquistadors did. On a more serious note, if you are referring to Juan Ponce de Leon, he was searching for the fountain of youth and conquering lands for the Spanish crown.
How did Spain colony in New Mexico differ from its colonies in new Spain?
They were one in the same. New Spain is the name Spanish conquistadors gave to the lands of present-day Mexico.
Was Teotihuacan expose to large bodies of water?
Yes, to the Texcoco Lake. It however, has been desiccated since Spanish conquistadors arrived and settled those lands during the 16th century.
