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  • The Devastating Effects of Spanish Colonialism on Caribbean Natives

    The Devastating Effects of Spanish Colonialism on Caribbean Natives

    Introduction As discussed in a previous post, the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries was a watershed moment in world history. Columbus’ trips to the Caribbean paved the way for the European colonization of the region.  However, Columbus’ arrival in the Caribbean was not a peaceful encounter. The native peoples of the…

  • Christopher Columbus and the New World: The Story of His Four Voyages

    Christopher Columbus and the New World: The Story of His Four Voyages

    Introduction The four Caribbean expeditions that Christopher Columbus made represent a significant period in exploration and colonization history. After receiving support from the Catholic monarchs of Spain, Christopher Columbus embarked on a journey that would irrevocably alter the path of human history. The Spanish conquest of the Americas began with this expedition to the Caribbean.…