1. 1503 – The Encomienda was a system that allowed the Spanish to use forced labor. This allowed the Spain to grow rapidly and eventually led to the slave trade in America
2. Hidalgos were Spanish minor nobles who sought adventure and wealth in the New World. They allowed the Spanish settlements in America to grow and inspired others to travel to the New World
3. Peninsulares were Spanish born settlers living in the New World at the summit of the Colonial class system. They were favored by the Spanish monarchy and had many advantages over the creoles, Mestizos, Native Americans, and Africans. They were able to hold higher offices and were had fewer restrictions on business and trade.
4. Creoles were Europeans who were born in the New World and were below the Penninsulares in the Colonial class system. They were not allowed to hold higher offices and …show more content…
1542 – New Laws were laws established by Charles V to protect the rights of the Native Americans. The Laws prevented settlers to exploit the natives and limited the power of the Spanish Political
1. June 7, 1494 – The Treaty of Tordesillas was a treaty between Spain and Portugal that created a demarcation line off the coast of the New World. Spain had the rights to the New World, and Portugal received rights of lands east of the line. This treaty prevented wars and allowed Spain to conquer the new world and improve its economy and become a dominant power in Europe. Portugal the
2. 1476 – Pizarro was a Conquistador from Spain who defeated Inca Empire. Because of his success, Spain was able to expand into the Americas and acquire the treasure of the Incas
3. 1485 – Hernan Cortes was a Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Aztec s. He gave the control of Mexico and its plentiful supply of gold to Spain
4. The Audencia was a Spanish court established in the New World to allow the monarchy to supervise the administration of the viceroys. It prevented the abuse of power and protected the rights of Native