HST 198 Chapter Notes - Chapter 23.1: Encomienda
12 Sep 2016
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Spain and portugal created empires in the americas through conquest and settlement. These lands they conquered were pulled into the new world economy. Ferdinand of aragon: carried out a program of unification that sought to eliminate religious and ethnic divisions in their kingdoms. Ferdinand and his wife isabella were willing to support christopher columbus after the. Many peasants lived in small villages and towns. Iberian peninsula kept its tradition of holding slaves. The extension of slavery to america was built on this tradition. Political centralization depended on a professional bureaucracy, this bureaucracy is made up of lawyers and judges. Religion and church served as a pillar of iberian politics. Spanish and portuguese merchants helped shape traditions. They established training posts rather than outside colonies. First era of conquest: 1492-1570, main lines of administration and economy were set out. Huge spurt of human destruction and creation. Millions of people were brought here under european controls.
