Describe the purpose, outcome, and effects of the Reconquista.

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The purpose of the Reconquista was for Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula to reclaim territory that had been conquered by Muslim Moors. The outcome was the eventual expulsion of the Moors and the unification of these Christian kingdoms into what would become modern-day Spain. The Reconquista also led to a significant spread of Christianity and the establishment of a dominant Christian culture in the region. Additionally, the Reconquista played a role in shaping the identity and cultural development of Spain.