New Spain
Published on Dec 22, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The type of colonies
Royal- a colony ruled by officials appointed by and responsible to the reigning sovereign of the parent state.
Viceroy-a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.
Encomienda-a grant by the Spanish Crown to a colonist in America conferring the right to demand tribute and forced labor from the Indian inhabitants of an area.
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Physical geography
Valleys
Rio de grande
Major cities
St. Augustine
Santa Fe
San Antonio
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Population
Settlers came from Spain
They hoped to find gold ,silver and spices. Also wanted to find new land and spread Christian faith.
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Interesting facts
1. )The Spaniards hoped to find mythical golden cities or conquer wealthy empires such as the Aztecs or the Incans.
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2.) discovery of silver mines in northern Mexico prompted Spanish officials to pursue settlement of the American southwest which they call New Mexico .
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3.) Montezuma was the emperor of the Aztec empire but was put in jail by Cortez.
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