Colonial Era Gold Exploitation – British, Spanish, African Loot

Colonial Era Gold Exploitation – British, Spanish, African Loot The colonial era was not only about land and power—it was also about gold exploitation. European empires, particularly the British and Spanish, expanded their rule by plundering gold from colonies across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This exploitation enriched Europe but left colonized nations weakened, poor, and dependent. Spanish Conquest and American Gold Aztec & Inca Treasures: Spanish conquistadors like Hernán Cortés (Mexico) and Francisco Pizarro...