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IMPACT OF SPANISH
COLONIZATION
What were the consequences of the interaction between
cultures from the “old world” and the “new world”
CONQUEST OF
THE “NEW WORLD”
 Spanish conquistadors easily conquered
Natives in Mexico and Peru
• They had better weapons and animals
never seen by Natives
• Some Native groups aided conquistadors
in their defeat of the Aztecs and Incas
• Natives had no immunity to diseases
brought by Europeans
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COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE
IMPACT OF SPANISH
COLONIZATION NOTES
Read pgs. 95-98 and answer the questions on
the “Impact of Spanish Colonization” Sheet
with a partner.
Be prepared to discuss as a group
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IMPACT OF SPANISH
COLONIZATION
Positive
Negative
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