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The Role of Precious Metals in the Spanish Conquests
Rivalry with England, must have stronger economy to prove dominance. More gold and jewels would bolster that economy. Prowess over Europe, reinforce Spanish Empire as top dog. Political
Gold found in West Africa made Iberians expect the same thing in the New World. The boost that discovery made to their economy was expected again when they set out their conquest. Spanish wanted gold to cement their economic dominance over Europe, especially over England. Economic
Spanish people would prosper with a strong economy Spanish aristocracy and royalty required lush amounts of jewels and metals for ornamentation as well as jewelry. Shows wealth and status  Social
Early Latin America 	James Lockhart,  Stuart B. Schwartz From island to mainland:  	The Caribbean phase and  	subsequent conquests 	Pg. 61-85 Content

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Class Ning Site Posting #5

  • 1. The Role of Precious Metals in the Spanish Conquests
  • 2. Rivalry with England, must have stronger economy to prove dominance. More gold and jewels would bolster that economy. Prowess over Europe, reinforce Spanish Empire as top dog. Political
  • 3. Gold found in West Africa made Iberians expect the same thing in the New World. The boost that discovery made to their economy was expected again when they set out their conquest. Spanish wanted gold to cement their economic dominance over Europe, especially over England. Economic
  • 4. Spanish people would prosper with a strong economy Spanish aristocracy and royalty required lush amounts of jewels and metals for ornamentation as well as jewelry. Shows wealth and status Social
  • 5. Early Latin America James Lockhart, Stuart B. Schwartz From island to mainland: The Caribbean phase and subsequent conquests Pg. 61-85 Content