HUM 3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Alhambra Decree, Marrano, Captivity Narrative
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Alvar n ez cabeza de vaca, chronicle of the narv ez expedition. 1469: isabella of castile and ferdinand of aragon marry. Reconquista completed: alhambra decree, edict of expulsion of jews, opportunity to convert to christianity in order to keep property and stay, fear of marranos (secret jews, begins spanish inquisition, columbus sails the ocean blue. 1493: line of demarcation drawn by pope alexander vi, gives new world to spain and portugal. 1510: diego velazquez conquers cuba, encomienda system, a landhold. The crown owns the land, but you have lease of it and ownership of the slaves, who are under your protection . 1522: aztec empire falls to hernan cortes, competition among conquistadors for mexico. Visions of spanish empire: agree: spain and catholic church have authority over the new world, peaceful christian empire, good governance of rightful territory, full humanity of the indigenous people based on their ability to convert and become civilized.
