Spanish Colonization Strategies

Hard Period 1: 1491–1607 Spanish Colonization

During the late 15th and early 16th centuries, Spanish explorers and conquistadors embarked on missions that led to the establishment of Spanish colonies in the Americas. The motivations for Spanish colonization included the search for wealth, territorial expansion, and the spread of Christianity. One significant event in this period was the conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernán Cortés in 1519. This conquest had profound implications for both the indigenous populations and the Spanish crown. Based on this context, which of the following statements best characterizes the Spanish approach to colonization in the Americas?

Spanish colonization primarily aimed to create prosperous agricultural settlements similar to those established by the French.

The Spanish primarily relied on treaties and alliances with Indigenous peoples to establish control over territories.

Spanish colonization often involved the military conquest of native civilizations, followed by the establishment of encomienda systems.

Spanish colonizers were primarily motivated by scientific exploration and the establishment of trade networks.

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