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Spanish colonization of Hispaniola (1492–1697)

Spanish colonization of Hispaniola (1492–1697)

  1. Columbus reaches Hispaniola on first voyage

    Labels: Christopher Columbus, Hispaniola
  2. Santo Domingo is founded and becomes capital

    Labels: Santo Domingo
  3. Ovando arrives to reorganize the colony

    Labels: Nicol s, Santo Domingo
  4. Encomienda labor system is expanded

    Labels: Encomienda, Ta no
  5. Laws of Burgos regulate Indigenous labor

    Labels: Laws of
  6. University is established by papal bull in Santo Domingo

    Labels: University of, Papal bull
  7. Devastations of Osorio depopulate the northwest

    Labels: Devastations of