The Spanish continued to finance and support Christopher Columbus’ voyages, and on November 19, 1493, Colombus invaded the island of Borinquen, as it was titled by the Taino nation who resided there. Most of the Taino nation died from diseases brought by the Europeans, though a number of Taino people survived in the Cordillera Central… Continue reading Defeating the Invasion of 1493
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“Inter caetera”, dividing the World in 1493
On May 4, 1493, Roman Catholic Pope Alexander VI brazenly issued the document “Inter caetera” that divided the continent of South America between Spain and Portugal. No consideration was given for the Native American nations that had settled and lived in the continent for more than 30,000 years. The “Inter caetera” continues to be protested… Continue reading “Inter caetera”, dividing the World in 1493