The Spanish Empire: Conquest and Colonization
( 30 Modules )

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
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The Spanish Empire: Conquest and Colonization ( 30 Modules )

The Spanish Empire: Conquest and Colonization
( 30 Modules )