Curated Video
Vespucci and Ponce de León
Dr. Forrester tells about the voyages to the New World of two famous Spanish explorers, Amerigo Vespucci and Juan Ponce de León.
Curated Video
Exploration and Missions in the Southwest
Dr. Forrester discusses the Spanish Explorers and their conquests in Mexico and in the southwestern United States. She also talks about the Mission San Jose, Mission San Antonio Valero, and Mission San Gabriel.
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History Kids: The Impact of the Mission System on Indigenous People in California
This video explores the impact of the mission system in California, focusing on the experiences of indigenous people. It discusses the forced labor, captivity, and cultural suppression that occurred as a result of Spanish colonization....