b'An Analysis of the Spread and Related Works of the Black Legend of the Spanish ColoniesDanielle E. SpiveySponsor: Dr. Grazyna Walczak, Department of Modern and Classical LanguagesIn the 16th century, the news that were coming from the American territories had a great impact and led to many speculations being made about Spain throughout the rest of Europe. On one hand, they spoke of the riches and marvels of the New World, while on the other they spread ideas about how the Spaniards and more specifically, the Catholics, exploited the natives and how they were incredibly cruel and intolerant. The spread of this information through an oral channel, as well as being recorded through writings and paintings, was known as the Black Legend (la Leyenda Negra). Who promoted these ideas, and why were these ideas promoted? This work explores the possible reasons for the spread of the Black Legend of the Spanish colonies and looks at the works that were created to combat it. Un Anlisis de la Difusin y de los Trabajos Relacionados con la Leyenda Negra de las Colonias EspaolasEn el siglo XVI, las noticias de los territorios americanos conquistados por Espaa causaban mucho impacto y especulaciones entre los europeos. Por un lado, se hablaba de las riquezas y las maravillas de las nuevas Indias, mientras por el otro se difundan las ideas sobre cmo los espaoles y ms especficamente, los catlicos, explotaban sin piedad a los nativos, adems eran intolerantes y crueles sin lmite. La divulgacin tanto de manera oral, como escrita y en pinturas o grabados ha llegado a conformar la llamada Leyenda Negra. Quines eran los que promovan esas noticias y por qu lo hacan? Este trabajo explora las posibles razones de la difusin de la Leyenda Negra de las colonias espaolas y aborda el tema de los trabajos que se han hecho para combatirla.65'