Impact of Spanish Imperialism on Mexican Culture
- Cultural Assimilation: Imposition of Spanish language, Catholicism, customs eroded indigenous traditions.
- Demographic Collapse: European diseases (smallpox, measles) reduced native population by ~90% in places.
- Economic Exploitation: Forced labor in mines/plantations created poverty and unrest.
- Political Exclusion: Colonial rule barred indigenous people from power, breeding resentment.
- Cultural Syncretism: Surviving indigenous elements blended with Spanish culture, creating unique Mexican identity (e.g., Day of the Dead, Virgin of Guadalupe).
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