Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century

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Simeon Netchev
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A map illustrating Spain’s drive to expand its empire in South America following the occupation of the larger Caribbean islands by 1512. The promise of gold drove the Spaniards far and wide across the continent, from the Isthmus of Panama to New Spain, then to Peru, Chile, the north of New Granada, and along the Amazon, contributing to a great extent to the amazing speed of conquest, exploration, and settlement of this vast landmass.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2022, August 17). Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16275/spanish-conquest--exploration-in-south-america-in/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 17, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16275/spanish-conquest--exploration-in-south-america-in/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Aug 2022. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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