"Pacificación" is a term used to describe the process of pacifying or subduing indigenous populations during colonial times through force or coercion.
Think of a wild horse that needs to be tamed. The process of pacificación is like breaking in and training that horse so it becomes obedient and submissive.
Represión: Represión refers to acts or measures taken by colonial authorities to suppress resistance or rebellion from indigenous communities.
Evangelización: Evangelización means evangelization, which was an important aspect of pacification as it involved converting indigenous people to Christianity.
Resistencia indígena: This term refers to indigenous resistance against colonization, including uprisings, rebellions, and attempts at preserving their culture and autonomy.
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