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Conquistadors:
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Occurred during the early 16th century
It was spanish conquerors/explorers who had the most impact in overthrowing the Native empires in America It helped a lot the spread of European/Spanish/Christian cultures in the Americas |
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Silver Trade:
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Major resource of income for the Spanish crown
It was an abundant commerce in the Americas It helped Spain to finance a powerful army and bureaucracy |
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Sugar plantations:
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The sugar plantations mostly happened in Brazil, it was ruled by the Portuguese
African Slaves were the main workforce Planters had high political/social/economic power |
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Tobacco:
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It was prominent in Virginia and Carolina (still current american states)
Initially promoted for its health benefits, by physicians and merchants Nicotine caused for large demand and sales |
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Tobacco:
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It was prominent in Virginia and Carolina (still current american states)
Initially promoted for its health benefits, by physicians and merchants Nicotine caused for large demand and sales |
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Brazil:
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Portuguese colony, named after brazilwood
Agriculture-based Sugar-cane plantations were profitable |
