Term to Know: Imperialism Focus 4/7 After the defeat of the Aztecs and Incas, the Spanish began to remake the Americas in the image of Spain. This began the long history of Spanish imperialism in Latin America. Spanish missionaries brought the Catholic faith, building resembled Spanish architecture, and the Spanish language was taught to the natives. Spain gained complete control of the South American mainland with the exception of Brazil, which was controlled by the Portuguese. Point for Discussion: How was the Spanish control of South America similar to Roman control in Europe? Term to Know: Imperialism Critical Lens: In order to maintain control the Spanish needed the natives to believe they were inferior to the Spanish.

Imperialism in the Americas

Spanish Imperialism Pope sets up Line of Demarcation dividing non-European lands between Portugal and Spain

Spanish Imperialism Spanish and Portugal sign Treaty of Tordesillas and move line further West

Spanish Imperialism Spain sets up Manila Galleons trade routes between Spain and China

Spanish Imperialism Spain begin to remake Americas in image of Europe.

Spanish Imperialism

Spanish Imperialism Spain sets up Council of Indies and appoint viceroys (representatives of Spanish King) to rule over Americas

Spanish Imperialism Catholic Church sets up Churches and missionary activities throughout South America

Spanish Imperialism Spain develops Sugar Plantations in South America

Focus 4/13 During the 15 and 1600s, Spain dominated South America. South American gold and silver sustained Spain's economy. Spain also set up Sugar Plantations. In order to provide a workforce Spain started the Encomienda System which provided the Spanish with free labor. Due to possession the American colonies, Spain reached a Golden Age. Point for Discussion: What are examples of other Golden Ages? Critical Lens: Spain’s economy improved due to their possession of South America. Term to Know: Sustain

Spanish Imperialism Spanish King develops the Encomienda System, which stated Native Americans owed the Spanish free labor

Spanish Imperialism Bartolome La Casas condemns Encomienda System as cruel and unethical

Spanish Imperialism 1542, Spain passes New Laws of the Indies, in order to try to end abuses against Native Americans

Spanish Imperialism Spain looks to Africa to provide slave labor in the Americas

Closure Define the term imperialism Illustrate examples of Spanish imperialism in the Americas.