The Establishment of Central American Independence

Author

R. Gordon B. Kenyon

Publication Date

6-2-1949

Abstract

When Spain began her conquest of Central America in the early sixteenth century, she had to contend almost as much with geography as with Indian resistance. The Mayas opposed the Spanish with both the strengths and weaknesses of a decentralized civilization. There was no center to be conquered such as Tenochtitlán in the Aztec Empire, and where the submission of some tribal groups might be peaceful, others singly or in coalition gave stubborn resistance.

Level of Degree

Masters

Degree Name

History

Department Name

History

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dorothy Woodward

Second Committee Member

N/A

Third Committee Member

N/A

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Kenyon, R. Gordon B.. "The Establishment of Central American Independence." (1949). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hist_etds/143