Spanish settlements in North America had one purpose only: to protect their shipments of gold and silver from competing European powers. The first successful settlement in North America, St. Augustine, Florida was built to protect Spanish fleets from attack by privateers. The statement above that the Spanish had "big cities. large farms" is patently incorrect.
It should be noted that the first successful rebellion in America; Pope's rebellion, also known as the Pueblo revolt, was the result of numerous failed promises on the part of the Spanish. Four hundred Spaniards were killed in the revolt and the Spanish lost control of New Mexico.
Pargo v. Elliot--this case was the beginning of women arguing they do not receive equal treatment to other prisoners.
Though the case was overturned and no just cause was found, it did bring attention to the issue of treatment of prisoners. In particular, women prisons being so few have been cited as having poor health programs and not as many educational programs as men.
. The colonists were angry over the Townshend Acts, which led to riots. It was important because it was a turning point in America's quest for independence.
They lived in what was normal in those times. The Islamic traders dealt with a wide variety of goods, including sugar, salt, textiles, and spices. The way that they lived back then allowed the traders to travel all the way from Europe to China. Also, they were most likely wealthy and powerful.
