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Spanish Colonization

The Spanish colonization of various regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, was driven by a combination of economic, religious, and strategic motives. In the Philippines, Spanish control began with Ferdinand Magellan’

Spanish Colonization

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