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What size of army did the Cortes have on his first entrance into Mexico?
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Hernán Cortés arrived at what is now Veracruz with an army of approximately five hundred Spaniards. When he entered Tenochtitlán, what is now Mexico City, about half of his army had been lost in various skirmishes and were replaced by an equivalent number of conscripts sent by the governor of Cuba to kill him; he was accompanied at that time by several thousand (the count is unclear, most likely between two thousand and five thousand) native warriors drawn from the eastern provinces of the Mexica (also called "Aztec") empire.
Cortés was always vastly outnumbered. Tenochtitlán was larger than any city in Europe at that time. Even today, for that matter.
The best eyewitness account is that of Bernal Díaz de León, La verdadera historia de la conquista de Nueva España, which is also available in a good English translation.
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Which empire did the army ofHernando Cortes conquer in Mexico?
Cortes and his men conquered the Aztec empire, which was in present-day Mexico.
Who discovered Mexico defeated Aztecs?
Cortes and his Spanish Army from Spain
What did Hernando Cortes bring to Mexico?
he was bor in Mexico
What happened When Cortes and the conquistadors arrive in Mexico the Aztecs?
Cortes met a girl named Maria. She convinced people to join Cortes. Cortes soon build an army and concord part of the Aztec village.
Where did heranado Cortes go?
He first went to Cuba because it had already been invaded by Spain. From there he went on with his army to Mexico, where he exterminated most of the indigenous population.
Who led the spanish army that landed in mexico in 1519?
Herman Cortes was the leader of the Spanish Conquest.
Cortes led an army that included 400 soldiers and?
Hernan Cortes led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521 which was the key event in the formation of New Spain (Mexico). He led an army that included 400 soldiers and 16 horses.
Who captured Mexico City?
Hernan Cortes (1521). However, at the time it was known as Tenochtitlan.
What group of people build Tenochtitlan on the site that later became Mexico City?
The Aztecs who would later be kiled by Cortes and his Spanish Army
What did Cortes bring with him?
An army of Spaniard's.
How are the Aztec tempels today?
Today, many of the Aztec temples are in ruins and have been partially reconstructed for visitors to see. Some, like the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, are popular tourist attractions and important historical sites that showcase the Aztec civilization's architectural and religious practices. Conservation efforts are ongoing to preserve what remains of these structures for future generations.
How many conquistadors were in Hernan Cortes's army?
A few
