The Spanish monarchs, particularly Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, achieved significant successes during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. They completed the Reconquista by expelling the Moors from Granada in 1492, unified Spain under Christian rule, and sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage, leading to the discovery of the Americas. Their reign marked the beginning of Spain's rise as a global power, establishing a vast overseas empire that would dominate trade and influence in the New World. Additionally, they implemented reforms to strengthen royal authority and centralized governance, laying the foundation for a powerful Spanish state.
Guns (considered magical, to natives who had never seen them before), metal breastplates and helmets that deflected arrows and spears, and military strategies led to the Spanish conquistador's many successes.
when the news reached the monarchs of Spain what did they do?what was the spanish motivation for sending more ships out?
Los reyes (catolicos)
Because they did the end!
Because they did the end!
Ecomienda was labor system that was employed mainly by the spanish monarchs
He didn’t produce what he contracted for with the crown.
The trigger was Columbus' discovery of America while in the service of the Spanish monarchs and the subsequent discovery that there was gold to be had there.
They saw it as a potential base for a Spanish invasion.
It allowed them to silence their political opponents.
Ferdinand and Isabella.
They viewed it as a threat to their authority.