the spanish colonization

what were the three g’s?

gold,glory, and god

what were their motives for each g

gold: economic gain. glory: national pride. God: spreading catholisism

who led the expedition to the aztec empire and when did it happen

hernan cortes. though 1519-1521

what did he do that led to the corruption of the aztec empire

he brought 600 men with him with weapons,formed alliences with unhappy tribes that didnt agree with the aztec rule.

where did he conquer

tenochtitlan

what were some of tenochtitlan characteristics

its population was 200,000-300,000; hanging gardens; aqueducts ; pyramids

what impacts did the spanish have on native americans

brought diseases (smallpox) enslavement, and harsh work conditions

what was their social system

It was called the “casta/e system” Criollos (pure spanish born in america) mestizos (native and european mix) and mulattos (european and african mix)

what was the encomienda system

whete spanish were given land and the laborers on it which they chose to enslave.

how did the natives resist

the pueblo revolt of 1680 was a uprising that temporarily removed spanish from their land and seperate the blended cultures. this was led by Pope.

what is conquistador

a spanish conquer

what is syncretism

the blending of two cultures