Spanish conquests refer to the military campaigns carried out by Spain in order to establish control and dominance over territories in regions such as the Americas.
Related terms
Encomienda System: A labor system used by Spain in their American colonies where indigenous people were forced to work for Spanish colonists.
Conquistadors: Spanish soldiers and explorers who played a significant role in conquering indigenous civilizations during colonization.
Columbian Exchange: The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technology between Europe and the Americas following Columbus' voyages.