2) Storehouse for the hormones produced by the hypothalamus of the brain. 3) Produces the hormones that direct the production of the secondary male sex characteristics. 4) Produce steroid hormones and glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. 5) Produces hormones and is considered a neuroendocrine organ. 1.
Following that, during the 16th century, Spain began the conquest of colonisation. Spanish colonies from 14th to 18th century included South and Central America, Mexico, parts of the Caribbean and much of the United States. See image 1.
Spain : In the first two chapters of this topic, we have seen how the first two colonisers of the world expanded their colonisation. In this chapter, we will move into another stage of colonisation history, from 14th to 18th century. During this period, there were three dominant colonisers: Spain, Britain and France. We will have a look at Spain and see what motivated the Spanish to explore the world, how they traded with its colonies and what legacies were left to the modern world.