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Amergio Vespucci
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Traveled to teh new world in 1499.
Sailed the east coast of S. America. Reported it was so large it must be a new continent. America is a variation of the name Amergio. |
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John Cabot
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First to sight North America. Vietian sponsored by King Henry VII
"The Newe Founde Lande" Gave England the bases to call North America. |
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Ecomienda System
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Spanish conquistadors transfered to America, favored officers, privileged landowners who controlled Indian villages.
Mini Kingdoms. |
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Pueblo Indians
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Were promised that Spanish dominion would brig them peace, justice, prosperity and protection. revolted after having to give sexual favors. 3 days of fighting. 500 men, 300 w&c killed.. survivors enslaved.
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Jesuits
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Establishments of isolated catholic missionaries where they imposed christianity.
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