As stated previously, the Spanish first landed on Hispaniola, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. When they arrived, they treated the natives horribly, taking their possessions (especially gold). They then forced the natives to work for the Spanish for free. Furthermore, the Spaniards forcibly converted many people to Christianity. All in all, those who conquered had complete control, and those conquered had nothing.
SpainHundreds of conquistadors
Guns, cannons, and metal armor Horses Diseases |
NativesMillions of natives
Arrows and spears On foot Little immunity and remedies |