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Explore the European conquest of the Americas and its lasting effects on world geopolitics and cultural landscapes. Delve into ancient civilizations, European arrival in 1492, and the sophisticated cultures of Tenochtitlan and Aztecs. Analyze primary historical documents and the Doctrine of Discovery in modern contexts. Understand the complexities and consequences of European colonization on about 200 nations and 7 billion people today.
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The Geo-Political World TodayAbout 200 Nations with About 7 Billion People
Cortez 1519
European Conquest of the Americas around 1780
How did Europeans Think About “La Conquista” MuralConquest? By Diego Rivera
Let’s analyze some historical primary source documents • Bull Romanus Pontifex (1454) • Bull Inter Caetera(1493) • Requerimiento (1513) The Doctrine Of Discovery Modern Application at UN (2012)