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He conquered the Aztec empire, setting a foothold in the continental Americas and claiming most of present-day Mexico for the Spanish Empire. In terms of life changes, the original, pre-Columbian civilizations found throughout Mexico were wiped out, replaced by the culture, religion and language of the Spanish conquistadors.
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Why did cortez come to america?
Cortez had heard a rumor that there was lots of gold to be found in what we now call, "Mexico". So he came to find out. And he found lots of gold.
What Spanish nobleman led an expedition to conquer the Aztecs empire in what is now central Mexico?
Hernan Cortez
Where did cortez first land that is now mexico?
they never arrived they had to go to battle with the indians but they got defeated so they became slaves
Who was Hernan Cortes and what was he famous for?
Hernando Cortez' was one of Spain's conquistadors and explorers who conquered the Aztec empire in much of what is now Mexico. This was around 1520. He gave to Spain an important base of colonial power and its gold and silver from the New World. With this base in Mexico, other Spanish conquistadors explored and - or conquered much of what is now the US Southwest up to and including California. Cortez' also helped another Spaniard, Vela'zquez, take control of the valuable island of Cuba. Mexico was also a starting point in a manner of speaking to the rest of the "Central American" lands and of course South America and the riches there.
What city did Columbus discover?
Columbus is credited with making the European discovery of America, but he did not discover any cities. Cortez and Pissarro discovered and conquered cities in what is now Mexico and Peru
How did cortez influence the Americas?
Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez conquered the Aztec civilization that occupied what is now Mexico. This conquest yielded for Spain a large piece of territory in the New World, and gave Spain access to large quantities of gold and silver. Cortez helped Spain get a jump on other European nations that would soon be in North America.
Did they change the law on passports from Canada to Mexico?
No. Only from Mexico to Canada (now you require a visa issued by the Canadian government if you wish to travel to Canada)
Where location did hernado Cortez water and land?
Hernan Cortes landed in present-day Mexico in 1519 and established the city of Veracruz as his base for further expeditions into the interior of the country. He later ventured into the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), where he encountered and ultimately conquered the Aztec Empire.
What is Mexico government now?
what is mexico government now
What is now central Mexico now?
It remains central Mexico
When did this Spanish group first come to Latin America?
The Spanish came to Latin America as conquistador's seeking gold, glory and god. They came with Hernan Cortez during the rulling of the Aztec Empire (Mexico City now) in the early 1400's
How did the arrival of the English speaking white settlers change life for the mexicanos in the southwest?
White settlers killed many native people living in what is now Mexico. They also forced them to convert to Christianity and colonized the area, ruling in a repressive way.
