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AD 1493 Spanish settlers enslave the Taíno of Hispaniola Spain founds Santo Domingo, the first of many towns on the Caribbean island Hispaniola (now the location ... |
AD 1493 The Pope asserts rights to colonize, convert, and enslave Pope Alexander VI issues a papal bull or decree, “Inter Caetera," in which he authorizes Spain and Portugal ... |
AD 1493 Cattle carry influenza to the Taíno On a second voyage to the Caribbean island Hispaniola, the fleet of Christopher Columbus carries domestic ... |
AD 1513 El Requierimento: Spain demands subservience The “Laws of Burgos” are the first legal code regarding Spanish actions in the Americas. They direct ... |
AD 1537 Pope Paul III opposes enslaving Native peoples Pope Paul III issues a decree, “Sublimus Deus,” opposing the enslavement of indigenous peoples and calling ... |