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Consolidated power and resources under a unified Spanish monarchy. Making the funding and organization of exploration and conquest efforts that much easier. Marks the beginning of the era of conquest and exploration. -
Freed up resources and manpower previously dedicated to the Reconquista. It further allowed Spain to focus on overseas exploration and conquest. -
Sparked the era of European exploration and exploitation of the Americas. Which ultimately lead to the conquest and colonization of Indigenous peoples and lands. -
Divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal. It legitimized the Spanish claims to vast territories in the Americas. Even more so enabling further conquest and exploitation. -
It enforced religious orthodoxy and suppressed protest among conquered populations. Facilitating Spanish control and exploitation of resources. -
Opened up new trade routes and territories for exploitation. It also enhanced Spain's global economic power.
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Provided cheap labor crucial for the economic exploitation of conquered territories, specifically in mining and agriculture. -
Engaged in missionary work among Indigenous populations.
Making their conversion to Christianity and acceptance of Spanish exploitation easy. -
Played a key role in converting Indigenous populations to Christianity. Allowing for easy acceptance of Spanish rule and exploitation. -
Exposed the brutal treatment and exploitation of Indigenous peoples by Spanish colonizers, sparking debates about ethical treatment and exploitation. -
Enforced religious conformity among both settlers and Indigenous peoples, supporting Spanish control and exploitation of resources. -
Enforced religious orthodoxy among conquered populations, suppressing opposition and facilitated Spanish control and exploitation. -
Similar to the Dominicans, the Jesuits supported Spanish conquest and exploitation through missionary activities and education. -
Demonstrated the Inquisition's role in maintaining religious conformity and political control in the Spanish colonies, which were important for exploitation. -
Created a shift in Spanish colonial policy and the diminishing importance of religious orthodoxy in maintaining control over conquered territories. Leading to new forms of exploitation and governance.