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Why Majority in the Americas are Not Muslim
The Cause is Called Spain
Throughout history, religion has played a strong role in shaping the beliefs and practices of societies worldwide.
In the Americas, can be traced back to a series of historical events, one of which revolves around of Castile.
In this article let’s talk a little bit about the significance of this victory in relation to the expulsion of the Muslim empire from the , the subsequent European colonization of the Americas, the imposition of Christianity on the indigenous populations, and what could happen if it never happened.
A Turning Point in History
The in 1212 marked a significant turning point in the history of the Iberian Peninsula and had huge consequences for the spread of Christianity.
At this moment, the King Alfonso VIII of Castile led an alliance of Christian kingdoms, including Aragon, Navarre, and Portugal, against the , which controlled large parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
