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The period of colonization in America lasted from ______ to 1810
1550
European powers such as ______, France, England, and Holland established their dominions in America, Africa, and Asia
Spain
The Spanish colonization was organized by the ______, with the king or queen at the top of the power structure
Crown
The ______ of the Indies was the supreme political and administrative body of the colonies
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The Council of the Indies represented the ______ in the New World and ensured that laws were obeyed
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The House of ______ of the Indies was established in 1530 to regulate trade in the New World
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The House of Trade of the Indies controlled ______ and imports, set duties, and enforced commercial laws
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The House of Trade of the Indies regulated ______ and mail from America and acted as a court for commercial disputes
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The House of Trade of the Indies was subordinated to the ______ of the Indies and played a crucial role in the colonization process
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The Council of the Indies created ______ to facilitate the administration of the colonies
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Study Notes
Colonization of America
- The period of colonization in America lasted from 1550 to 1810
- European powers such as Spain, France, England, and Holland established their dominions in America, Africa, and Asia
- These powers had certain characteristics: they seized territories, imposed their laws, controlled all activities, and imposed their culture, language, and religion
Spanish Colonization
- Spain colonized a vast territory in America, from the southern United States to Patagonia
- The Spanish colonization was organized by the Crown, with the king or queen at the top of the power structure
- The Crown created institutions to govern the colonies, including the Council of the Indies, established in 1511
Council of the Indies
- The Council of the Indies was the supreme political and administrative body of the colonies
- It represented the king in the New World and ensured that laws were obeyed
- The Council had many functions, including:
- Nominating high-ranking officials, such as viceroys and governors
- Creating audiencias (courts) to facilitate the administration of the colonies
- Preparing projects for laws and acting as a tribunal for appeals
- Serving as a organ of censorship, controlling what books entered the colonies
House of Trade of the Indies
- The House of Trade of the Indies was established in 1530 to regulate trade in the New World
- It controlled exports and imports, set duties, and enforced commercial laws
- It also regulated passengers and mail from America and acted as a court for commercial disputes
- The House of Trade was subordinated to the Council of the Indies and played a crucial role in the colonization process
Colonization of America
- Lasted from 1550 to 1810
- European powers including Spain, France, England, and Holland established dominions in America, Africa, and Asia
Spanish Colonization
- Colonized a vast territory in America from the southern United States to Patagonia
- Colonization was organized by the Crown, with the king or queen at the top of the power structure
Council of the Indies
- Established in 1511
- Supreme political and administrative body of the colonies
- Represented the king in the New World and ensured laws were obeyed
- Functions included:
- Nominating high-ranking officials, such as viceroys and governors
- Creating audiencias (courts) to facilitate administration of the colonies
- Preparing projects for laws and acting as a tribunal for appeals
- Serving as an organ of censorship, controlling what books entered the colonies
House of Trade of the Indies
- Established in 1530 to regulate trade in the New World
- Controlled exports and imports, set duties, and enforced commercial laws
- Regulated passengers and mail from America and acted as a court for commercial disputes
- Subordinated to the Council of the Indies and played a crucial role in the colonization process
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Learn about the period of colonization in America from 1550 to 1810, including European powers such as Spain, France, England, and Holland, and their characteristics.
