History 4359, Sec. 001,
Fall 2006
Take Home Mid-Term
Due Thursday, October
5 to TURNITIN.com
Please answer the following question in formal essay
format. Your answer should be four to
five typed pages and should answer the question completely. See the course syllabus and the course
website for information on proper writing format. A paper copy of all essays must be turned in on October 5 by uploading to TURNITIN.com
by midnight (see attached instructions).
You must make appropriate use of the textbook, lectures, outside
readings, and primary documents in your essay.
The information contained in these sources should become an important
part of the evidence you provide to defend your argument. CITATIONS
must be used as necessary when incorporating the above sources into your
text. You should use either MLA style
(parenthetical citations) or
Essay question:
Describe how the Spanish were able to “conquer” and
consolidate colonial control over the