The Spaniards' policies became more humane to reduce conflict with Native Americans.As more settlements were established, more people moved to the region from Spain.The mixing of the Spanish and the natives formed a new blended culture.Hundreds of millions of people in South and North America still speak the Spanish language.Latin America is largely Roman Catholic.The culture and traditions of Spain influence the southwestern United States
After a 36-year rule, Franco died in 1975. He restored the monarchy before his death, which made King Juan Carlos I his successor, who led the Spanish transition to democracy. After a referendum, a new constitution was adopted, which effectively created a democratic regime in Spain.
How did colonizing countries hold and try to control their colonies? The institution of imperialism was maintained by a complex set of ideas on race and civilization. These ideas worked to both justify the colonization of countries and to maintain the military and economic power that upheld the colony.
