History A-Level
Building an empire in the New World
What Building an empire in the New World means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Building an empire in the New World
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Spanish exploration and claims in the New World began with Columbus's first voyage in 1492 and were extended by the conquests of the Aztecs and Incas.
Topics that use Building an empire in the New World
- Paper 3, Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 - 1 Changing geographical reach of Spanish power (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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