to the strategy that established Spanish rule in North America. Castile's efforts to expel the Moors lead to the new grander definition of valor and an attitude of "survival at any cost." The evolution of the church in pro-active efforts to convert Moslems and Spanish cities receiving privileges from the King to hold on to gains made in removing the Moslems, were key developments in an evolving Spanish system of recapturing their land. When Isabella of Castile married Ferdinand of Argon a reclaiming of the Kingdom began. Isabella turned what was a municipal brotherhood into a standing army for the King to reunite Spain into a sovereign ruled nation. Thus changing all the rural independent control of the local nobility and clergy back to one sovereign nation. Spain had reconquered the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors through acquisition and finally subordination.How did the experience of the reconquista in Spain affect the way in which the newcomers to North America approached the process of colonizing Mexico and Texas?Spain had reconquered the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors through acquisition and subordination. With the validation of this systematic method, Spain implemented this methodology in the New World to colonize Mexico and Texas. (3) What were the motives of the conquistadores in the New World? The motives of the conquistadores were to obtain wealth and position, spread the Christian faith, find a short cut to the Orient, and establish colonizes for the King of Spain. How did they become the instruments of Spanish imperial policy after 1500?While seeking wealth and position for themselves, they conquered regions for the King and inspired others to search for riches and glory.(4) How did the Spanish transfer the institutions that had been used against the Moslems to the task of establishing Spanish power in Texas? The King was the ultimate person responsible for coordinating settlements. Through orders and a well...
