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Yes. In fact most native people in the Americas died of European-introduced diseases. The best example is the Aztec civilization, thought to be defeated by Cortes and his men. The reality is that 80% of the Aztec civilization died of smallpox and Cortes defeated a much weakened foe.
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What was a type of grain that the Spanish did not introduce to Mexico?
Maize (corn) qualifies as such.
What religion did Spanish missionaries introduce to Mexico?
Roman Catholicism was introduced to Mexico by Spanish missionaries. To such degree, that nowadays, it is by far its largest faith (88%).
Who gained control of Mexico for Spain?
Spanish Sailors and Soldiers came to Mexico in the 1500's. By 1521 the soldier Hernan Cortes gained control of Mexico for the Spanish.
How many Aztecs died from smallpox?
3.5 million Aztecs were killed by smallpox brought by the Europeans when Cortes (Cortez) found Mexico. After the Aztecs contracted it from a Spanish solider, which had contracted it from an African Slave
Settlers in the spanish borderlands were mostly?
Settlers in the Spanish borderlands were mostly soldiers and Catholic priests. The Spanish borderlands disappeared in 1821, when Mexico became independent.
What effect did the Spanish have on Mexico?
At the very least, Mexico became an overseas territory of the Spanish Empire. Also, all peoples inhabiting Mexico were eventually conquered; this meant their culture was destroyed and most of them died to European-brought diseases, such as smallpox. Then, culture, language and religion from Spain was imported, transforming Mexico into a Spanish-speaking, Catholic country.
When Spanish soldiers first encountered the Aztec community in the Valley of Mexico they were astonished at its sophistication?
yes
What was the role of the Spanish soldiers on mission Santa Clara?
When the mission was part of the Mexico mission system there were no Spanish soliders. As a part of Spain Spanish soliders were not stationed there.
What happened to the native Americans in Mexico and south America after the spanish conquered them?
They died from the harsh working conditions and diseases.
What was the reason for native population in central Mexico to decrease starting in 1500?
Disease brought by Spanish conquistadors, such as smallpox. Native Americans didn't have immunity and died by the millions.
Why did the natives of New Mexico revolt against Spanish settlers?
the natives of New Mexico revolt against Spanish settlers because Spanish priests and soldiers burned their sacred objects and prohibited native rituals The Spanish also forced natives to work for them and sometimes abused them physically
What is a conquistadore?
Spanish for "conquerors", the name is applied to the Spaniards who came to Mexico and Peru in the 16th century : treasure-hunting soldiers and explorers in the New World.conquistador means conqurer
