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Colonies
in a New World
The Spaniards
conquered Mexico in 1521 where they established the colony of New
Spain. In the 1500s, they extended their rule over much of South
America as well. The Hapsburg dynasty ruled in Spain and its colonies
in the Americas until the middle of the 1700s.
British settlers
formed their first permanent colony in North America at Jamestown,
Virginia in 1609. In 1689, following the flight of James II, William
III of Orange, a Dutch nobleman, and his wife Mary became king and
queen of England.
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Silver
Lectern
Franz Mayer Collection
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Commemorative
Plate
Bayou Bend Collection
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with Hapsburg
double-headed Eagle
1700 - 1725
Mexican
view
large image
(87K, 32 sec on 28K)
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The Image
The double-headed eagle on this silver lectern is a symbol of
the Hapsburg dynasty.
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The Image
This plate shows the King William and Queen Mary who ruled England
from 1689 until 1702.
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Colonies
in the Americas
The Spaniards conquered Mexico in 1521 where they established
the colony of New Spain.
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Colonies
in the Americas
British settlers formed their first permanent colony in North
America at Jamestown, Virginia in 1609.
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The Rulers
In the 1500s, the Spanish Hapsburgs extended their rule over much
of South America as well. The Hapsburg dynasty ruled in Spain
and its colonies in the Americas until the middle of the 1700s.
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The Rulers
In 1689, following the flight of James II, William III of Orange,
a Dutch nobleman, and his wife Mary became king and queen of England.
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Learn more
about the Hapsburgs:
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Kids]
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Learn more
about King William III:
[General
Audience] [For
Kids]
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