Tumultous 1600's in New Mexico
The history of the 1600’s in New Mexico culminated in 1680 with the pueblo revolt that successfully drove the Spaniards out of New Mexico for 12 years. What isn’t so well known is the number of times revolts were planned but were brutally put down, or that a large part of the conflict and discontent that culminated in the successful revolt originated in our Estancia Basin, also known as the Salinas Province because of the salt lakes.
Coronado’s expedition in 1540 did much to destroy what little good will many of the natives had for the Spanish; so, 60 years later when Juan Onate brought settlers to set up a permanent presence in New Mexico, the memory of Coronado lingered. There was always an undercurrent of dislike and distrust even before abuses by the Spanish clergy and civil authorities became almost unbearable for the Indians.
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The history of the 1600’s in New Mexico culminated in 1680 with the pueblo revolt that successfully drove the Spaniards out of New Mexico for 12 years. What isn’t so well known is the number of times revolts were planned but were brutally put down, or that a large part of the conflict and discontent that culminated in the successful revolt originated in our Estancia Basin, also known as the Salinas Province because of the salt lakes.
Coronado’s expedition in 1540 did much to destroy what little good will many of the natives had for the Spanish; so, 60 years later when Juan Onate brought settlers to set up a permanent presence in New Mexico, the memory of Coronado lingered. There was always an undercurrent of dislike and distrust even before abuses by the Spanish clergy and civil authorities became almost unbearable for the Indians.
On Demand Performance - KXNM archives Archaeology In Your Backyard as MP3 files, allowing you to listen to your favorite shows on demand, whenever you choose. Click on the audio file below to hear Tumultous 1600's, or click on the Download Files to read the whole story.
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