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Europe experienced a Renaissance and religious wars during this period
European sailors explored new continents
This expansion spurred the West to:
- Seek gold, spices, and riches from the East
- Achieve glory and prestige
- Spread Christianity in new lands

Portugal and Spain led the way during this period
Spain's conquest of the New World began after Columbus's discovery
Spanish conquistadors and missionaries explored new territories
The Spanish monarchy fostered exploration
- Conquistadors exchanged the right to colonize with a 20% share of discovered treasure

The colonization of the Philippines was part of the Spanish (later American) effort to spread Christianity
Spain (and later America) had a grand vision to Christianize the world
The Spanish policy aimed to bring the Gospel to the farthest reaches
Exploration and colonization of the Philippines was challenging and expensive
The Philippines' destiny was sealed as the only Christian nation in Asia

King Philip II instructed Miguel López de Legazpi, the conquistador, on the mission
Initial instruction: "to inform the natives that the Spaniards had come not to harm to their person or to their property, but to explain to them the law of Jesus Christ by which they will be saved"
Despite royal instructions, Legazpi and his troops fought battles against Filipinos
Legazpi remained cautious in the use of force during the expedition with limited troop strength

Salcedo's troops marched to Laguna with 25,000 people living in inhabited barangay kingdoms
The chief of the largest barangay yielded without a fight to the Spanish forces
The fall of Cainta greatly influenced other barangays to surrender

Captain Salcedo met with a native man which informed his people that the Spaniards had come to conquer the barangays of Cainta, Taytay, and Bae.
This prompted a peaceful surrender of towns
Indigenous people accepted the Spaniards' rule peacefully

Sampalok was a challenging mission site. Difficulty included language barriers and initial resistance from natives
It took several years for Augustinians to establish themselves. Difficulty was due to lack of translators, few priests and the popularity of China
The priests organized a Spanish colonial town in Laguna
Initial approach was focused more on revitalization than trade

Augustinians were instrumental in furthering Christianity
Led by Fray Andres Urdaneta, they founded 385 towns and converted 2 million souls
They established missions, played a key role in education and served as missionaries in different areas

Spanish missionaries reached 12,000 and worked for 333 years in the Philippines.
They played a key role in shaping the Philippines' development
Their contributions included religion, education, economics and social improvements.
Despite negative perceptions, accomplishments are significant.