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Spanish Colonization

The Spanish Empire engaged in extensive colonization efforts across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas from the late 15th century onward. Motivated by the pursuit of resources such as silver, gold, and agricultural products, as well as the desire to spread Christianity, Spanish explorers and conquerors established numerous colonies.

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