New+Spain

Unit 5 & 6

New Spain refers to the Spanish colonies in Mesoamerica. The kingdom of New Spain officially began in 1535. It was characterized by its densely packed populations centered around thriving urban centers. New Spain was merely a stepping stone as the Spanish began to expand both northward and southward.

Sources:
 * University of Texas (Image): http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/atlas_mexico/new_spain_viceroyalty.jpg
 * Texas A&M University/Sons of Dewitt Colony: http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/Spaincon.htm

Created by: Dirk Gadsden (11 Dec. 2008)