Romanisation occurred as Hispania adopted Roman culture and lifestyle after being conquered. This included using Latin as the main language, developing the territory's infrastructure, implementing Roman law and government, adopting the social and slave systems, and spreading Roman artistic styles and religion. The romanisation process was uneven across Iberia, occurring more quickly in southern regions but meeting stronger opposition in the northern plateau. Schools teaching Roman children helped further the romanisation of Hispanic families and their participation in Spanish political life as adults.