Making Connections

  1. How did the Columbian exchange lead to redistributions of power and population? Discuss these changes, being sure to cite examples from both contexts.

  2. Why did the Spanish conquest of Mexicans succeed, and how did Spaniards govern the conquered territory to maintain their dominance?

  3. How did Spaniards’ and Indians’ perceptions of each other shape their interactions? How did perceptions change over time?

  4. How did the wealth generated by the Spanish conquest of the New World influence interest in European colonial exploration throughout the sixteenth century?