Covering the period from 1500 to 1550, this film surveys the explorations of Cortez, Pizarro, Balboa, De Soto and others, in California and South America. Stresses the contributions made by the Spanish to the western hemisphere - the use of horses and firearms to help subdue native Indians, the establishment of the Christian religion, the introduction of Spanish architecture in palaces, missions and cathedrals.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322811
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → America - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Anthropology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of South America
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Pizarro, Francisco, ca. 1475-1541
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social influence
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → America - Discovery and exploration
History → California - History
History → Pizarro, Francisco, ca. 1475-1541
History → South America - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)