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Economic Effects On The Conquerors

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The conquered had to deal with loss of population and destruction of political structure. The loss of population was caused by European disease. Their political structure was demolished and replaced with European institutions, religion, and culture. On the other hand, the conquerors were faced with new land and riches. Many people left Spain to go to Mexico to find new land. The conquered also searched for gold and silver, which led to different economic effects on the
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The flow of silver from 1500 to 1750 C.E. drastically improved the economies of Latin American nations, which in turned allowed for a global shift in currency and altered trade. Also during this time period there was also a greater desire for global expansion and imperialism, as seen when Europe expanded towards the Americas. Interconnected trade allowed for more contact between various nations, but it also supported the idea that certain nations were superior. While Latin America was the source of the economic prosperity that occurred in this time period, nations such as Europe benefited largely as well; since Spain and Portugal still had control over the areas where silver was being mined, they were able to take the rewards and distribute for their benefit. Documents 2 and 4 describe how silver has become the leading trade object in East Asia.

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Those who were rebelled were killed slowly because of hard labor. Natives were forced to bring certain amounts of gold to the Spaniards. If they failed, they were executed. The Spanish committed illegal crimes in cities such as Cholula which was home to thousands of families. Slaughter filled many places, leaving several

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In doing so, the Spaniards allow close relation to those Indians that want bilateral relation. While sharing allegiance with one another the Spaniards continue their conquest by expanding their influence by spreading religion, beliefs, social structure, political powers and harvesting

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