Imperialism: Compare China And Yucatan
Imperialism: Compare/Contrast
Imperialism is defined as the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas; broadly : the extension or imposition of power, authority, or influence.
It was in the late 17th century that the Franciscans started their conquest of the Yucatan. This conquest of the Yucatan much like the Jesuits in China, was identifiably imperial in its intent. At first they were received without contest and several of the Itza even gave their consent to be baptized. However, it was when the Itza King refused to convert to Christianity that conflict arose. Not too long after this a small group of 60 soldiers from Spain and their Mayan allies went to the Petén and were met by Itza warriors and knocked back. After this setback a larger force was sent to the Yucatan by the Spaniards and in 1967 a group of 200......
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