Differences Between Spanish And English Colonization

Differences between Spanish and English Colonization
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August 31, 2017
In any acts of colonization that happened throughout the history of the world, one theme seems to exist between them, and that is the search for precious resources. From the Ancient Romans and until today, wars are being fought in the name of land, territory, and commodities. Nevertheless, during the years between 1400 to 1750 European powers have tried to increase their worldly dominance by trying to colonize every part of the planet, under the unique banner “God, Gold, and Glory” CITATION encnd \l 1033 (encyclopedia.com, n.d.). What this means is that in every conquest that these previous superpowers make, the main aim is not only to search for new resources, but also to propagate the teachings of God, as well as to prove themselves as more superior than any other countries that exist. This is exactly the case for both Spanish and English Colonizers. Nevertheless, despite the similarity in their goal, both of these superpowers have taken a different approach in their colonization efforts. While the Spanish have prepared to shed blood and fight through their Conquistadores, English colonizers believed that a trustworthy and friendly approach would make their colonization much easier CITATION Cennd \l 1033 (Central Piedmont Community College, n.d.). Thus, Spanish colonizers have mostly killed or enslave the natives of a new place that they inhabit, while on the other hand, English colonizers have prioritized communicating and “co-living” with the natives. This difference in their approach has also resulted difference outcomes for them. While the Spanish have faced more enemies and fell during their rule – such as when they’ve tried to conquer the Filipinos – the British found allies which helped them to thrive in a...