Spanish vs. British Colonization: Key Differences
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Initial Encounters and Strategies
A key difference between the Spanish and British empires in the Americas stemmed from the nature of the pre-existing societies they encountered. The Spanish arrived in regions with established civilizations, such as the Aztecs and Incas, who possessed advanced political and agricultural systems. These empires, already "civilized" (in the anthropological sense, referring to societies with intensive cereal agriculture), required a different approach after military defeat. The Spanish crown, impressed by these complex societies, aimed to integrate them into the Spanish system. Early efforts focused on conversion to Christianity and assimilation into European customs.
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