Description

The Spanish Entrada, which refers to the Spanish exploration and colonization of North America, had a significant and lasting impact on the region—this period of exploration and conquest, which began in the late 15th century and continued into the 17th century, had profound consequences for the indigenous peoples, the environment, and the future development of the continent. Join instructor Jim Duncan, M.A., to learn about what happened to the dynamic “Temple Mound” builders. We will discuss how early Spanish “slaving expeditions” affected the large towns that pioneered several forms of intense agriculture, including “water gardening.” We will discuss the impact of these early Spanish explorers and “slavers” (who enslaved American Indians), which had an immense effect on the indigenous societies.