The purpose of the Reconquista was to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule, restoring Christian dominance. The outcome was the successful expulsion of Muslim kingdoms, culminating in 1492 with the capture of Granada. The effects included the unification of Spain under Catholic monarchs, increased religious intolerance, and the establishment of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.
Describe the purpose, outcome, and effects of the Reconquista in three *short and simple* sentences.
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