Problem
• Why did Spanish Monarchs want to establish an Empire?
• What was the purpose of the Inquisition?
• How did the Spanish Monarchs establish a mercantilist system in their American colonies? What role did the following factors play in allowing for Spaniards to accumulate wealth in the Americas?
o Mines,
o Taxation,
o Trade Limitations,
o Population/Labor (mit'as)
• What was the impact of the first and second phase of Spanish decline for Spain's colonies in the Americas?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.