Spanish colonizers refers to the individuals from Spain who established and governed colonies in the Americas during the age of exploration. They aimed to expand Spanish influence, extract resources, and spread Christianity.
Related terms
Encomienda system: A labor system implemented by the Spanish colonizers where indigenous people were forced to work for Spanish settlers in exchange for protection.
Missionaries: Religious individuals sent by Spain to convert indigenous people to Christianity.
Conquistadors: Adventurers and soldiers who led expeditions into America on behalf of Spain, seeking treasure and conquest.