How europeans especially spanish were able to assert control over central american civilisation - History - Theme 8 Confrontation of Cultures

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How europeans especially spanish were able to assert control over
central american civilisation

Umake Zaman Thoker · Accepted Answer

The Spanish were able to control Central America through colonising
most of the American continent includes present-day Southwestern
United States, Florida and the Caribbean to the southern tip of
South America The main motive of conquering these lands were trade
and the spread of the Catholic faith through indigenous conversions
They were able to control the Central American civilisation through
their military control and by converting
the native peoples to their religious beliefs