There are multiple terms for these claims, a few of which are: Divine right (Spanish claims through the catholic church), Manifest Destiny (USA claims, still in use today).
spanish monarchs granted the conquistadors encomiendas the right to demand labor or tribute from the native americans in a particular area.
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The French were primarily interested in obtaining furs, especially beaver pelts, from Native Americans in exchange for European commodities. This trade was driven by the high demand for fur in Europe, which led to lucrative profits for French traders. Additionally, the French sought to establish alliances with Native tribes, often providing them with tools, weapons, and other goods in return for their fur and support in territorial conflicts.
they had to get more slaves
Encomienda
spanish monarchs granted the conquistadors encomiendas the right to demand labor or tribute from the native americans in a particular area.
the right to demand a tax from native Americans is encomienda
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Eliminating the buffalo helped defeat the Native Americans. There was a demand for their hides
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Both the Latinos and Native Americans were joining together to demand improvements. They wanted equal rights. Latinos formed the UFWOC, United Farm Workers Organizing Commitee, a union that held the grape boycott under Cearsar Chavez, and the La Raza Undia ran Latino candidates. Native Americans formed AIM, American Indian Movement, which had lots of influence.
The Spanish often convinced Native Americans to engage in forced labor through systems like encomienda, which granted colonists the right to demand labor from Indigenous people in exchange for protection and Christianization. Native Americans were primarily coerced into working in agriculture, mining, and construction. This exploitation led to significant population declines due to harsh working conditions, disease, and violence.