III. Spanish Reasons for Exploration A. Glory 1. Reconquista AD 750-1492

a. feudal system 2. land 3. Incomienda a. horses, cattle, & sheep introduced b. disease and germ pool theory c. slavery introduced i. Indian labor in mines ii. Africans replace Caribbean Indians

2. Gold a. Silver b. mining concessions c. royal 1/5 th

3. God a. Civilize b. Barthome de las Casas

c.Cultural conflict -Corn Mothers&Berdache

4. Myth a. Ponce de Leon i. Fountain of Youth ii. El Dorado iii. Florida & St. Augustine (1565) b. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado i. 7 Cities of Cibiola ii. Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado iii. Grand Canyon

G. Spanish Caste System 1. Developed from Reconquista 2. Problems with Emigration