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Discover how Native American, African, and European cultures blended in the Spanish Empire of the Americas, leading to new cultural formations. Learn about the challenges of ruling the vast empire, the encomienda system, and the impact on colonial society. Explore the complexities of cultural diffusion in this fascinating historical context.
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Spanish and Portuguese Colonies in the AmericasSection 2 of Chapter 15 Start Up Native American, African, and European traditions blended to form new cultures in the Americas. What is the term for this blending of culture?
Yes…Cultural Diffusion! Ruling the Spanish Empire 1500s Spain rules a vast empire that stretches from California to South America
Fill in the blank! Spain wanted to maintain strict control over its empire King appoints______, or representatives who ruled in his name, in each province.
Ruling the New World ________: large estate run by an owner that exports raw materials. Finding workers for these large estates is difficult. So- Spanish Monarchs granted the conquistadors ________, the right to demand labor or tribute from Native Americans in an area.
___________ • A system of forced labor for the Native Americans
Bartolome de las Casas Bold priest who condemned the evils of the encomienda system. Spain passes laws ending slavery- but it is too far away to enforce. Many Native Americans become _____, workers forced to work the land to pay off debt.
