Spanish Crown
Definition
The Spanish Crown refers to monarchy established by Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II that ruled over Spain during its period of colonial expansion in America and Asia.
Related terms
Monarchy: A form of government in which a single person holds supreme authority in ruling a country, also known as a monarch, usually for life or until abdication.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Queen Isabella I & King Ferdinand II: The Catholic Monarchs who unified Spain into one country under the Crown and sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage.
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Study guides (1)
AP US History - 1.3 European Exploration in the Americas
Practice Questions (2)
How might history have been altered if the Spanish Crown had implemented stricter regulations on the treatment of slaves?
What enduring principle established by the Spanish Crown regulated production and export of goods from its colonies?
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