The Spanish Had a Long History of Conquering in the Name

The Spanish had a long history of conquering in the name of God. From the Reconquista to the conquistadores to the settlement of the New World, Spain justified its conquests as a mission to save the souls of heathens-while putting them to work in subhuman conditions. Explore this paradox of conquering and killing in the name of saving. Remember to think about what else was going on in the world at that time with regard to the Protestant Reformation and the Inquisition.