south america was invaded by cortez, killed many and conquered the land, ever changing the peoples cultures and heritage. even though that happend along time ago, why are there no conversations about any of the negetive parts of the spanish invasion?.
2007-09-19 17:48:54 · 9 answers · asked by EastCoast 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Its seem as though, people today dont really care about what happened why is this?.
2007-09-19 17:50:14 · update #1
Most Hispanics are not OK with the Spanish Conquest. It represents slavery, forced conversion, death and destruction. Read an account of "La Malinche" the lover of Montezuma and how she betrayed him to the Spaniards. From then on traitors were called "Malinchistas". An especially prominent cross worn be Hispanics today is one without Christ on it, but rather, the cross bars are wrapped in chains.This represents the enslavement they experienced under the Spanish conquerors. Take a class on Latin American history and learn the truth. Or buy a book dealing with this topic. There is a favorite term "la Raza" which is used today as a representation of their identity as a people. It means the Race, or their racial identification with each other. It has become the rallying cry among protesters against the mistreatment of Hispanics.
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2007-09-20 01:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by gatita 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most of the liberated tribes (or as you call them 'hispanics') were free from domination by the Incas. No longer were they subject to public sacrifice atop the Inca pyramids. The conversion to Christianity soon followed and they became 'civilized.' If it wasn't for their collaboration with Cortez, he cound'nt have captured Montezuma or conquered Tenochtitlan. As far as being 'okay' with Spanish conquest, i'd say they despised the conquerors due to their heavy handed administration....including that dealt by the missionaries.
2007-09-20 10:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont thing it is appropriate that you put a question like yours in questions, i thing is bad taste, i dont know where are you from and maybe you should read or take a class. By the way there is a phrase like this? live and let live? what are negative parts of spanish invasion? Are here talking about what invasions? yes read about invasions and you sure be surprised...
2007-09-20 01:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What exactly do you expect us to do to change what happened? You have to go forward or else stay stuck in the past. My ancestors were Mayan Indians and Cherokee Indians. So we have choosen to move on to something better.
2007-09-20 00:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Millions upon millions of People do not realize their language came from Spain.
Violently also.....
2007-09-20 00:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by MaHaMeHe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because it's the past. Unless you own a time machine, why are you going to cry about something that can't be changed?
2007-09-20 00:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by Haywood Jablomee 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Possibly cause they dont know much about it. Most history that is taught is European history.
2007-09-20 00:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by Shon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is taught at all, it is taught as a good thing usually
2007-09-20 00:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by Evieve 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dude, get over it!:)
2007-09-20 00:53:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋