Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

For class today:

• MrM began by explaining the advantages the Spanish had over native peoples in the Americas. These four important advantages allowed them to conquer empires of millions of people. 
• We learned that some Spaniards took a stand against their countrymen to fight brutality and injustice shown native peoples. Quick discussion about Bartolome de las Casas. Also read a quick excerpt from de las Casas and the conquest of Cuba. 
• Finally, experienced Cortes and his conquest of Cuba! Used the Warriors series from Discovery Channel.