Problem
Use Crash Course's YouTube Video: "The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25" to answer the two prompts below. Use ample amount of evidence in your explanations.
a) What were the differences and similarities between the Incas and Aztecs presented in the video? Why were these peoples "perfect for conquest?" What institutions and methods of administration did the Spanish copy from the conquered empires after conquest? Be specific and offer details.
b) Considering conquest and empire-building has both "good" and "bad" consequences for an imperial state, what were the consequences detailed in the video for the Spanish thanks to taking over the New World? How did those consequences cascade across the world? Be specific and offer details to suggest you watched the video closely and are knowledgeable!