11 ships
Hernan Cortes
to fine new lands to conquer
he sailed southwest from cuba
He sailed with Christopher Columbus in 1492.
In the year of 1519
Most of the crews in this time period were tough men. They had to be because to go on one the ships was hard. There were no sleeping quarters, bathrooms, kitchen, or privacy. Many times a captain would go to the jail the morning they were set to sail and have men sign up. Another place to get men was from the port pubs. Again these men were hard and rough because they had to be to survive.
February 1519
Hernan Cortes intended to sail to Mexico. Hernan Cortes is most known for overthrowing the Aztec empire and claiming Mexico for Spain.
hey sled to south america to get gold, god, and glory.
Hernán Cortes sailed for Spain both because he was Spanish by birth (and therefore harbored loyalty to his fatherland) and because King Carlos V of Spain agreed to fund his voyages. Mostly it was the latter reason.
Hernando Cortes sailed to portogal