Spanish Colonization

1. Why was it difficult to attract settlers to the Spanish Colonies?

2. What were the main types of settlements in the Spanish Colonies?

3. What inhibited the economic development of Spanish Colonies?

4. What 4 major cities were founded by the Spanish in the Southwest?

5. How was the typical Spanish city or town organized?

6. What did the Spanish introduce in the new region? How did this affect and change the environment?

7. What were Mestizos? What social class were they?