HI3110 Latin American Culture Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts from the HI3110 Latin American Culture lecture on colonization and its impact.

Probanzas

Reports written by conquistadors to the Crown, 'proving' their success in claiming territory and people.

Conquistador

Spanish or Portuguese soldier or explorer who brought much of the Americas under Spanish rule.

Myth of Miscommunication

A historical narrative that suggests misunderstandings between colonizers and indigenous peoples contributed to the outcome of the conquest.

Treaty of Tordesillas

A 1494 agreement that divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.

Economic Competition

The long-standing rivalry for control of trade routes dating back to the 1300s, involving major players like the Ottomans and Portuguese.

Indigenous Peoples

The original inhabitants of the Americas, who faced significant challenges and disruptions during colonization.

Euro Superiority Myth

The belief that European civilizations were superior to indigenous cultures, justifying colonization and conquest.

Evangelization

The missionary effort to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity during the colonial expansion.

Colonial Project

The overarching agenda of European powers to establish and maintain colonies in the Americas.

Miscommunication Myth

The theory that many issues during the conquest stemmed from cultural misunderstandings between Europeans and the indigenous populations.