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What was the main motivation behind Spain's attempt to reach the Indies by sea?
To gain access to luxury goods such as spices and gold
What was the result of Portugal's successful route to the Indies in 1487?
Huge profits in the spice, gold, and slave trades
What was the name given to the newly conquered lands in the Americas by the Spanish?
New Spain
Who discovered the American continent in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What was the consequence of the flood of gold from Spain into the European economy?
The fueling of other countries to join the Age of Exploration
What was the primary goal of the Hacienda system?
To produce resources for Spain
What was the main reason why the Spanish Conquistadors were able to conquer much of the New World?
Their advanced technology, including gunpowder and steel
What was the consequence of the Spanish bringing disease to the New World?
The Indigenous population of the Americas was reduced by ninety percent
What was the main motivation of the Spanish explorers?
To search for wealth and riches
Who was the first European to discover the mainland of the New World?
Amerigo Vespucci
What was the outcome of Hernan Cortes' conquest of the Aztec Empire?
He made himself the de facto ruler of the Aztecs and extracted millions of pounds of gold for Spain.
What was Francisco Pizarro's achievement in the New World?
He conquered an empire with a couple of hundred Spaniards and several thousand Indigenous allies.
What was the significance of Amerigo Vespucci's achievement?
He mapped part of the coast of North America and found it to be a continent.
What was the New Spain territory comprised of?
All of the areas conquered by Spain in the New World.
What was the design of the New Spain flag?
A white background with a red X painted across it.
Learn about the colonial era, the rivalry between Spain and Portugal, and their quest to reach the Indies during the 15th century. Explore the motivations and consequences of this period in history.
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