The Spanish empire in the Western hemisphere engaged in a complex interaction with the indigenous populations, promoting cultural assimilation through Catholicism while facing governance challenges due to the distance from the mother country.
The practices of the Spanish empire in the Western hemisphere were characterized by a mix of exploitation and integration of the indigenous populations. While the Spanish did not physically eliminate the natives, they promoted a cultural genocide by imposing Catholicism and disrupting native customs.
Spanish missionaries played a significant role in spreading Roman Catholicism and attempting to bridge the gap between the Spanish and Native American societies.
The Spanish empire in the Americas faced challenges in governance due to the vast distance from the mother country, shaping colonial administration and control methods.
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