Spanish Colonization

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Britain and its colonies (1600~1900)

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Spanish Colonization

American Colonies in general:

Why: • Land, Labor and Mineral wealth • Use these wealth to finance endless warfare in Europe

Where: • South America • The Caribbean • Southwest

When: • Beginning: Columbus’s expedition in 1492 • Continuing for nearly 350 years

African Colonies

Independence: • Around mid 1500s till end of 1500s

Why: • Slavery • Silver • Missionary

Who & When: • 1492 • King Ferdinand and Queen Issabella

American Colony

In Mexico:

Independence: • 1767

Why: • Natural resources: Gold, Silver • Agriculture: wool, sugarcane, cattle, silks

When and Who: • Beginning: 1519 • Who: Hernan Cortes

In Peru:

Independence: • 1821

Why: • Labor • Mining: Silver, Mercury, Gold • Agriculture: Wheat

When and Who: • Around 1529 • Francisco Pizarro

Asian Colonies

In Philipines

Independence: Beginning of 1900, US took control of Philippines.

Why: • Not that profitable • A colony where Chinese goods were bought cheaply

When and Who: • Beginning: Ferdinand Magellan in 1519 • Ruy Lopez de Villalobos between 1525-1542 • Miguel Lopez de Legazpi the first Governor-General in 1565.

European Colonies:

Independence: * By late 1500s, Spain lost most of its territories.

Why: • More population • Missionary

When: Unknown