Module #1 Introduction to the Spanish Empire Overview of the Spanish Empires rise and fall, key figures, and historical significance
Module #2 The Age of Exploration Exploration and discovery in the 15th century, Portuguese and Spanish rivalries, and the impact of the Treaty of Tordesillas
Module #3 The Conquest of the Aztec Empire Hernán Cortés expedition, the fall of Tenochtitlán, and the impact of smallpox on indigenous populations
Module #4 The Conquest of the Inca Empire Francisco Pizarros expedition, the capture of Atahualpa, and the impact of the Spanish conquest on Inca society
Module #5 Spanish Colonization in the Americas Establishment of colonies, encomiendas, and the role of missionaries
Module #6 The Spanish Colonial System Viceroyalties, audiencias, and the role of the Spanish monarchy in colonial governance
Module #7 Indigenous Responses to Conquest Resistances, rebellions, and accommodations:the diverse responses of indigenous peoples to Spanish colonization
Module #8 African Slavery in the Spanish Empire The transatlantic slave trade, enslaved Africans in Spanish colonies, and the role of slavery in the colonial economy
Module #9 Economic Systems in the Spanish Colonies The role of mining, agriculture, and trade in the colonial economy, and the impact of mercantilism
Module #10 Cultural Exchange and Syncretism The blending of Spanish, African, and indigenous cultures in the Americas, and the emergence of new cultural forms
Module #11 The Spanish Inquisition in the Americas The role of the Inquisition in maintaining Catholic orthodoxy, persecution of supposed heretics, and the impact on colonial society
Module #12 The Bourbon Reforms The 18th-century reforms aimed at strengthening Spanish control and increasing revenue, and their impact on colonial governance
Module #13 Creole Identity and Separatism The emergence of a distinct Creole identity, tensions between Creoles and peninsulares, and the roots of independence movements
Module #14 The Wars of Independence The struggles for independence in Spanish America, key figures such as Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín, and the emergence of new nations
Module #15 The Legacy of the Spanish Empire The impact of the Spanish Empire on the modern world, including language, culture, and political institutions
Module #16 Case Study:New Spain (Mexico) The conquest and colonization of Mexico, the role of the viceroyalty, and the impact of the Spanish Empire on Mexican society
Module #17 Case Study:Peru The conquest and colonization of Peru, the role of the viceroyalty, and the impact of the Spanish Empire on Peruvian society
Module #18 Comparative Colonialisms Comparing the Spanish Empire to other European colonial empires in the Americas, including the Portuguese, French, and British
Module #19 The Spanish Empire and the Environment The impact of Spanish colonization on the natural environment, including deforestation, mining, and the introduction of invasive species
Module #20 The Spanish Empire and Disease The role of disease in the conquest and colonization of the Americas, including the impact of smallpox, measles, and other illnesses
Module #21 The Spanish Empire and Architecture The impact of Spanish colonialism on architecture in the Americas, including the blending of styles and the creation of new forms
Module #22 The Spanish Empire and the Visual Arts The role of art and visual culture in Spanish colonialism, including the creation of new art forms and the impact of European artistic traditions
Module #23 The Spanish Empire and Literature The impact of Spanish colonialism on literature in the Americas, including the creation of new literary forms and the role of indigenous and African writers
Module #24 The Spanish Empire and Music The role of music in Spanish colonialism, including the blending of styles and the creation of new musical forms
Module #25 The Spanish Empire and Cuisine The impact of Spanish colonialism on cuisine in the Americas, including the introduction of new foods and cooking techniques
Module #26 The Spanish Empire and Identity The construction of identity in the Spanish Empire, including the role of race, ethnicity, and gender
Module #27 The Spanish Empire and Power Relations The dynamics of power and resistance in the Spanish Empire, including the role of the state, the church, and indigenous and African populations
Module #28 The Spanish Empire and Globalization The impact of Spanish colonialism on global economic and cultural systems, including the emergence of new forms of globalization
Module #29 The Spanish Empire in the Modern World The ongoing legacies of the Spanish Empire in the modern world, including cultural, economic, and political continuities
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Spanish Empire: Conquest and Colonization career
