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Describe the means by which spain attempted to defend and spread catholicism at home and abroad?

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Two of the main means were the Inquisition and missionaries in the New World.

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Spanish missionaries spread Catholicism through America by preaching the doctrine to the native Indians. The Franciscan religious order was one of the first that arrived after the conquest and started their missions because the Pope had said that "Indians were capable of learning Catholicism."

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Spain made extensive efforts to defend and spread Catholicism both at home and abroad during its history. At home, the Spanish Inquisition was established in the late 15th century, primarily to identify and suppress any perceived threats to Catholic orthodoxy. This institution was known for its rigorous methods of investigating, prosecuting, and punishing individuals suspected of heresy or religious non-conformity. Abroad, Spain aimed to spread Catholicism through colonization and missionary work. The Spanish Empire, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries, sent missionaries to newly colonized territories in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. These missionaries played a crucial role in converting local populations to Catholicism, often blending indigenous beliefs and customs with Catholic practices to facilitate the process of conversion. Spain's efforts to defend and spread Catholicism shaped its history and had a significant impact on the cultures and religions of the regions it influenced.