The Spanish Colonization in the Philippines

The native populations suffered incredibly by the Europeans colonization, because of the purposeful mistreatment they put on them. For instance, a Spanish reporter for the government, wrote to his king in 1516 about the behavior his expedition put on the natives. He stated how the native populations had to ender limbs being cut off, and being eaten alive by dogs (Document 1). This is purposeful mistreatment because hearing the natives cry in agony, and watch in terror as their friends and family die in front of them, was not necessary. This could have been easily avoided if the Spanish weren’t so brutal. Secondly, Father Bartolomé de Las Casas, who was an energetic activist who aimed to protect the natives by writing a book in 1542. His book said that the native populations were kidnapped, abused and later killed. If the Spanish did not kill them directly, the natives would end up killing themselves because the brutal treatment was not worth living (Document 8). The consequences of this include a native population decrease, and suicidal tendencies on the natives. This

Spain’s initial contact with the Americas began when Christopher Columbus landed in Hispaniola (present day Haiti and Dominican Republic) and sparked a wave of Spanish exploration and colonization that lasted hundreds of years. Spanish colonization first started in South America and gradually worked it’s way up north- mainly to Mexico, Florida, and most of the southwest of

Although the Spanish and the British started colonizing the new world relatively at the same time their colonization efforts we’re extremely different but had some overlapping similarities. The differences include the two nations different reasoning to explore the New World, their relationship with the Natives, and it types of governments that they attempted to set up. Although some of these differences might not seem as if they are very important, they helped one nation do you better than the other one when it came to colonization efforts.

In this essay I will discuss the similarities and differences of the colonization efforts under the Spanish, under the French, and third the English and last the effects it had on Native Americans. In addition, I will discuss the development of the southern and northern colonies and their effects on women and African slaves. First I want to discuss the Spanish Colonization and Impact on Native Americans. Christopher Columbus who was an Italian explorer was fascinated with the idea of traveling west for riches. He went to France, England, and Spain for funding in order to travel west. After Spain agreed to fund Columbus Spanish sovereigntists Ferdinand and Isabella funded his trip. Columbus traveled west and believed in the small earth theory which meant you could travel further east by simply traveling west over the oceans. Columbus found an Island in the Bahamas essentially. He thought he was near Japan and he called the Natives of the Island Indians, because India was what many Europeans called Asia at the time. However, the real name of the natives were actually known as “Tainos”. When trade was established between the Tainos and the Spanish it was quickly discovered that the Tainos didn’t have what Columbus was looking for, which was Gold. He wanted a large amount of gold in order to bring back to Spain. Upon Columbus’s arrival back to Spain he was very popular for making the trip from the west back over to the east. He was popular. Ferdinand and Isabella sent him well

The approaches Britain and Spain had towards colonization were reflected in their treatment of Native Americans. Ultimately, both countries were primarily interested in the expansion of their empires, the enrichment of their economies and their own political power, and their treatment of the natives is indicative of these aims. As Spain’s only purpose for colonization was to conquer land for their empire, the

The impact of the Spanish on the natives that lived in the New World was very brutal and agonizing. The Spanish treated the natives as slaves. They had them work in mines and usually killed the natives for fun and such. As The development of the New World became well not so great at all. The Spanish enslaved the natives, either tortured them or made them work to death which would have been an awful way of living life. The thing only the Spanish wanted was the riches and the lands. ‘’ Inspired by tales of rivers of gold and timid, malleable native peoples, later Spanish explorers were relentless in their quest for land and gold’’ (The Spanish conquistadores and colonial empire. N/d). In fact, Columbus thought if he traveled west then he would

The Philippines also adopted our way of religious liberty, freedom of speech, and press. These social advancements to the Philippines helped because the people get their own individual rights which citizens very much appreciated. Worcester said that the Philippines granted freedom.

Colonization had many effects on many people. Some people benefitted and some people had to pay a price. Discussing who benefitted and who paid a price is important because we need to know how colonization effected everyone, positive or negative. This paper will be introducing many facts about colonization. Genoese sea captain Christopher Columbus reaches Americas in 1492.

Spain’s influence changed the lives of many humans on the planet and it was generally in a bad way. The spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, and Peru in 1532. The spaniards benefited from total chaos due to disease. After the spaniards were able to to conquer the Inca and Aztecs they created an empire with two administrative divisions. These two divisions were The Viceroyalty of Peru of Peru, which was founded in 1542 and the Viceroyalty of New Spain which was founded in 1521. These two administrative structures were similar. There was a link between secular and religious power. This made it easier for the Spanish crown to step into the void left by those two great empires and send their own administrators to run the place. The main goal for

The Spanish colonizers had a huge influence on the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Peru’s, culture, language, traditions, religion, even on their native food. One can say that this came into being shortly after Columbus discovered the New World. The Spanish conquistadors, who sailed with Columbus to the New World, were the first to leave their mark on the new territory. We still see some of these traditions in today’s society. The Spanish taught the Indians of their oral traditions of legends and jokes, music, food, beliefs, and customs. The Indians even picked up on their native tongue, Spanish, and used it as their own and still do to this day. There are many things in the Mexican culture which have contributed to the shaping and molding of the modern Latino society, such as the Mexican history, culture, language, religion, and traditions.

During the Spanish Colonization, the country was organized in function of the Spanish Empire necessities. Even though the Spanish settlement was based on how the territory was initially habited, the country was able to use more parts of its territory. However, the Spanish colonization fostered the country income

The impact of colonization is shown through past and present actions. Political, economic, and social structures of societies are completely changed, negatively affecting areas such as Africa. Colonialism only resulted in positive benefits for Europeans attempting to colonize areas, and not the natives. When dealing with issues such as war, leadership, and government revolution, the United States should not attempt to colonize struggling countries in South America because it creates war and a loss of traditional cultures and resources.

When examining the effects of colonialism you must analyze it from a historical context. Colonization by definition is the exertion of power of a nation over another weaker nation. It is the seizing of control of a feebler governance by violence, influence, and political presence. By the

Spain is one of the most captivating countries that have contributed to its unique culture and history to the modern world we know as today. Before Spain was established, it was a tag and war between many civilizations that claimed the land of Spain, and it is not until later date around the1500s it established as a country, Spain. As United Sates, back in the day, it was a colonial country that was built by many cultures with unique characteristics that welcomed large quantities of immigrants from all over the world. The both are not different in a sense of how it became a

“Rizal had a burning desire to know exactly the conditions of the Philippines when the Spaniards came ashore to the islands. His theory was the country was economically self-sufficient and prosperous.  Rizal entertained the idea that it had a lively and vigorous community enriched with the collective and sensitive art and culture of the native population. He