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Which of the following is NOT an example of the 'hybrid culture'? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is NOT an example of the 'hybrid culture'? (Select all that apply)
- Syncretic religion
- Encomienda law (correct)
- Mestizo families
- Indian interpreters
Columbus and Cortes saw natives as __________.
Columbus and Cortes saw natives as __________.
barbarians
How did Columbus and Cortes justify their conquest?
How did Columbus and Cortes justify their conquest?
through forced labor, religious conversion, and social reorganization
Who were supported by the Spanish and Portuguese?
Who were supported by the Spanish and Portuguese?
How did the Europeans view what Columbus and Cortes were doing?
How did the Europeans view what Columbus and Cortes were doing?
What was the debate centered on and why was it occurring?
What was the debate centered on and why was it occurring?
What religion was Columbus trying to enforce on all natives?
What religion was Columbus trying to enforce on all natives?
What did King Charles V do until the debate was over?
What did King Charles V do until the debate was over?
Who was King Charles V?
Who was King Charles V?
Where was the debate held and how long did it go on for?
Where was the debate held and how long did it go on for?
What were the 2 goals of the Spanish missions and colonization?
What were the 2 goals of the Spanish missions and colonization?
What did the Spanish teach the Native Americans?
What did the Spanish teach the Native Americans?
Bartolome de las Casas started to _______ __________ how natives were being treated.
Bartolome de las Casas started to _______ __________ how natives were being treated.
In 1542, the _______________ system replaced encomienda, giving Native Americans some rights.
In 1542, the _______________ system replaced encomienda, giving Native Americans some rights.
What was the repartimiento system?
What was the repartimiento system?
Where was the first European settlement in the Americas?
Where was the first European settlement in the Americas?
Who was the leader of the Valladolid Debate?
Who was the leader of the Valladolid Debate?
Who was Juan Gines de Sepúlveda?
Who was Juan Gines de Sepúlveda?
What did both Bartolome de las Casas and Juan Gines de Sepúlveda use to prove their side in the debate?
What did both Bartolome de las Casas and Juan Gines de Sepúlveda use to prove their side in the debate?
What did Juan Gines de Sepúlveda believe about Indians?
What did Juan Gines de Sepúlveda believe about Indians?
What did Bartolome de las Casas believe about Indians?
What did Bartolome de las Casas believe about Indians?
What did Bartolome de las Casas suggest during the Valladolid debate?
What did Bartolome de las Casas suggest during the Valladolid debate?
What did Eric Foner say about Spanish American culture?
What did Eric Foner say about Spanish American culture?
The faith SanterÃa was a result of...
The faith SanterÃa was a result of...
What is syncretism?
What is syncretism?
Study Notes
Valladolid Controversy Overview
- The Valladolid Debate (1550-1551) questioned the morality of Spain's treatment of Indigenous peoples during colonization.
- Held in Valladolid, Spain, it featured prominent figures like Bartolomé de las Casas and Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda.
Key Participants
- Bartolomé de las Casas: Advocated for the rights of Native Americans; argued they were rational and capable of learning Christianity.
- Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda: Viewed Native Americans as barbarians and natural slaves; supported their subjugation based on perceived cultural deficits.
Justification of Conquest
- Columbus and Cortés justified their conquests through:
- Forced labor
- Religious conversion (promoting Christianity)
- Social reorganization of native societies
Spanish Colonial Structure
- Encomienda: A system granting Spanish settlers land and control over local Indians, which was later replaced by the repartimiento system in 1542.
- Repartimiento: Offered Native Americans some rights, making them free by law while still requiring a set amount of labor for wages.
Cultural Interactions
- Hybrid Culture: Resulted from Spanish, Indigenous, and African influences, characterized by shared language, religion, and governance.
- Syncretism: The blending of different religions and traditions, exemplified by SanterÃa, which fused African beliefs with Roman Catholicism.
European Perspectives
- Many Europeans criticized the forced cultural changes as morally wrong, predicting conflicts arising from such imposition.
Goals of Colonization
- Dual objectives of Spanish missions:
- Piety: Spread of Christianity
- Profit: Economic benefits from colonization and exploitation of resources
Impact on Native Americans
- The Spanish introduced agriculture and mining techniques, alongside Christian teachings.
- Bartolomé de las Casas opposed the mistreatment of Indigenous populations and suggested replacing them with African slaves for labor.
Legacy of the Debate
- The debate highlighted stark ideological differences regarding colonization and indigenous rights, with lasting implications for Spanish colonial policies.
- The Bible and the works of Aristotle were used by both sides to argue their perspectives on the treatment of Native Americans.
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Test your knowledge on the Valladolid Controversy in APUSH 10 with these flashcards. Explore key concepts such as hybrid culture, views of natives by Columbus and Cortes, and justifications for conquest. This quiz is a great way to prepare for your APUSH examinations.
