In this paper, I will give a historical overview of the first Spanish settlements in the 15th and 16th century and the following extensions to the Pacific coast as well as along the Atlantic coast. Certainly, the encounters between settlers and Native Americans represented a difficult cultural event. By looking into more detail of these encounters, I will analyze cultural differences and draw focus to the aspect of violent colonization and enslavement. The coming together of the Spanish settlers and the Native Americans caused furthermore many linguistic exchanges and influences, which will also be shown in my paper.
The omnipresence of Spanish and Hispanic population in North America through many centuries can be seen in today’s North American population, even though the Spanish history of the United States is often underrecognized. This will be investigated in the last part of this paper. For this matter I will compare data from the United States Census Bureau from 2000, 2010 and 2019.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. External History
- 2.1. First settlements
- 2.2. Extension to the Pacific Coast
- 2.3. Extension along the Atlantic Coast
- 3. Encounters with the Natives
- 3.1. Cultural Differences
- 3.2. Violent colonization and its justifications
- 3.3. Linguistic Exchanges
- 4. Spanish in North America Today
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper provides a historical overview of Spanish influence on North American English. The main objective is to examine the historical development of Spanish settlements in North America, the cultural encounters between Spanish settlers and Native Americans, and the resulting linguistic exchanges. The paper concludes by exploring the enduring presence of Spanish and Hispanic culture in contemporary North America.
- Historical development of Spanish settlements in North America
- Cultural encounters between Spanish settlers and Native Americans
- Linguistic exchanges and Spanish influence on North American English
- The lasting impact of Spanish culture in contemporary North America
- Violent colonization and its justifications
Chapter Summaries
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the significance of the Hispanic population in the United States and its historical connection to Spanish language and culture. It outlines the paper's scope, focusing on the historical overview of Spanish settlements, cultural encounters with Native Americans, and the resulting linguistic exchanges, culminating in an analysis of the lasting impact of Spanish influence on contemporary North America. The chapter emphasizes the often-overlooked historical significance of Spanish presence in shaping the linguistic and cultural landscape of the United States.
2. External History: This chapter details the expansion of Spanish settlements in North America, beginning with the first settlements in Florida in 1513 and extending to the Pacific Coast and along the Atlantic Coast. It highlights the long duration of Spanish rule, surpassing that of the independent United States, and contrasts this significant historical presence with its often minimized role in national narratives. The chapter also discusses the significant population growth of Spanish speakers in the Southwest, tracing two major waves of immigration from Mexico and further immigration from Central and South America contributing to the re-Hispanization of the region and its cultural spread.
3. Encounters with the Natives: This chapter delves into the complex interactions between Spanish settlers and Native Americans. It explores the cultural differences that shaped these encounters, emphasizing the brutality of colonization, forced enslavement, and the justifications used to rationalize these actions. The chapter also focuses on the linguistic exchanges and influences arising from this contact, examining how these interactions shaped both the languages and cultures involved. The discussion highlights the significant impact of these often-violent interactions on the development of both the Spanish colonial enterprise and the lives and cultures of the indigenous populations.
Keywords
Spanish colonization, North American English, Hispanic population, cultural exchange, linguistic influence, Native Americans, violent colonization, Spanish settlements, immigration, historical overview.
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This paper provides a historical overview of Spanish influence on North American English. It examines the historical development of Spanish settlements in North America, the cultural encounters between Spanish settlers and Native Americans, and the resulting linguistic exchanges. The paper also explores the enduring presence of Spanish and Hispanic culture in contemporary North America.
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Chapter 1 (Introduction): This chapter establishes the significance of the Hispanic population in the US and its historical connection to Spanish language and culture. It outlines the paper's scope, focusing on the historical overview of Spanish settlements, cultural encounters with Native Americans, and linguistic exchanges, culminating in an analysis of the lasting impact of Spanish influence on contemporary North America.
Chapter 2 (External History): This chapter details the expansion of Spanish settlements in North America, from the first settlements in Florida to the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts. It highlights the long duration of Spanish rule and contrasts its significant historical presence with its often-minimized role in national narratives. It also discusses the significant population growth of Spanish speakers in the Southwest.
Chapter 3 (Encounters with the Natives): This chapter explores the complex interactions between Spanish settlers and Native Americans, including cultural differences, the brutality of colonization and forced enslavement, justifications for these actions, and the linguistic exchanges and influences arising from this contact.
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- Sarah Ludvigsen (Author), 2021, Spanish Influence on North American English, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1193832
