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What year does Cortes gains allies on his way to Tenochtitlan?
1522
Who destroyed the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in Mexico opening the way to Spanish control of the region?
Hernan Cortes
Why is the Temple Mayor of Tenochtitlan so important?
The people that Cortes met on his way did not want to live under Aztec rules.
What were the results of Hernan Cortes exploration?
Hernan Cortes's exploration of Mexico led to the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521. He conquered the city of Tenochtitlan, paving the way for Spanish colonization of the region. This conquest helped establish the Spanish presence in the Americas.
What is an interesting fact about hernando cortes?
When Cortes got to Mexico, he tricked the Aztecs into giving him gold. They gave him plenty of gold because they hoped that they would leave. Then, Hernando Cortes heard about a new tribe coming called the Tlaxcalan. They left Tenochtitlan to capture them. They did. On their way back to Tenochtitlan, Velasquez was coming for Cortes to arrest him. They defeated them and used the remains of the armies to capture Montezuma (their King) and made him talk to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were angry and killed Montezuma. The conquistadors had a war with the Aztecs. The Aztecs lost the war and was defeated. Then Cortes left for California.
How many cities did Cortes visit before coming Tenochtitlan?
Before arriving in Tenochtitlan, Hernán Cortés visited several cities along the way, including Veracruz, Tlaxcala, and Cholula. He established alliances with various indigenous groups, which facilitated his journey and conquest. The exact number of cities varies in accounts, but he engaged with multiple settlements in central Mexico during his expedition. Ultimately, these interactions played a crucial role in his approach to Tenochtitlan.
What did Hernan Cortes do to Tenochtitlan?
Hernán Cortés led the Spanish expedition that resulted in the fall of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, in 1521. After a series of battles and strategic alliances with indigenous groups opposed to the Aztecs, Cortés and his forces laid siege to the city. The Aztecs faced significant hardships due to famine and disease, ultimately leading to their surrender. Following the conquest, Cortés ordered the destruction of Tenochtitlan, paving the way for the establishment of Mexico City on its ruins.
What role did disease play in hernan Cortes success?
Disease, particularly smallpox, played a significant role in Hernan Cortes's success during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Smallpox epidemics decimated the native population, weakening the Aztec resistance and paving the way for Cortes's forces to conquer the region more easily. This demographic catastrophe, combined with the aid of indigenous allies and superior weaponry, contributed to Cortes's ultimate victory.
How did both allies and central powers try to gain support of the Americans?
Both the allies and central powers tried to gain support of the Americans by using campaigns and propagandas. I know you use this because it's an easier way to get answers, but be careful. There are people out there that just want to mess around. And, anybody can edit the truth.
Why was hernan Cortes looking for gold?
Hernan Cortes was searching for gold in the Americas because the Spanish conquistadors were motivated by wealth and power. The Spanish crown had sponsored expeditions to find and extract gold from the New World to fund its empire-building endeavors. Cortes saw wealth as a way to gain favor with the monarchy and increase his own social status.
Hernando Cortes's family?
Hernando Cortes was born in Medellin, Spain in 1485. He was 14 when he was sent to the University of Salamanca to study law. His parents were both from the middle class family, but not wealthy. They wished their only son, Hernando, would become a lawyer to support the family, but he returned home after only two years. He was looking for adventure in life. Cortes first married Catalina Xuares, a Spanish lady. They did not have any children. After Catalina's death, Cortes married Dona Juana de Zuniga. From this marriage, they had four children, one son and three daughters. He started his military service and became skillful. This was the start of his life as a great explorer and a brilliant strategist. His nickname was Killer. He became really wealthy after finding New Spain. Cortes returned to Spain in 1540 and lived there for the rest of his life. He died near Seville, December 2, 1547 at the age 62. Major Achievements: In 1511, Cortes accompanied Diego Velasquez to colonize Cuba. Later, he held the office of Santiago in the new colony. Velasquez sent Cortes to Mexican coast as the commander of the expedition. At the last moment, Diego regretted letting him go as commander. It was too late and Hernando left on November 18, 1518. He took ten ships, well-armed men, 550 conquistadors, 300 Indians, and a dozen horses with him. He arrived at Trinidad and then Havana finding Velasquez still wanting to stop him. Cortes finally reached and took over the city of Tabasco. Cortes found out that Montezuma (the Aztec king) ruled over a large empire called Tenochtitlan, which had lasted for three centuries. He also found out that Montezuma was very powerful and rich. Cortes planned to conquer Tenochtitlan. He founded the town of Vera Cruz and became the captain-general of the new colony. He set out to find Tenochtitlan. On his way, he captured the Tlaxcalans on September 18, 1519. He found and conquered Tenochtitlan. They think he killed 240,000 Aztecs. Cortes became captain of Mexico. In 1536 he discovered the peninsula of California. Hernando got very rich and famous. Then he left for Spain in 1540. Country: Spain wanted to conquer Hispania. They wanted to because they needed more food and land. He went to America with a man named Velasquez. They stopped at Cuba to conquer it. He went to Mexico without Velasquez. He conquered Mexico and a small part California. He named them New Spain. When he returned to Spain, he was really rich and famous. Impact on New World: When Cortes got to Mexico, he tricked the Aztecs into giving him gold. They gave him plenty of gold because they hoped that they would leave. Then, Hernando Cortes heard about a new tribe coming called the Tlaxcalan. They left Tenochtitlan to capture them. They did. On their way back to Tenochtitlan, Velasquez was coming for Cortes to arrest him. They defeated them and used the remains of the armies to capture Montezuma (their King) and made him talk to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were angry and killed Montezuma. The conquistadors had a war with the Aztecs. The Aztecs lost the war and was defeated. Then Cortes left for California. Personal Reaction: I think that Hernando Cortes was mean for killing the Aztecs and was very powerful. I think he is powerful because he has a huge army. I thought that he was also very brave for going on the voyage. I think he never gave up either. He was a very rich man too.
What did Cortes think of the Aztecs?
Cortes thought they were disgusting. the way they sacrificed people from different tribes and fed there heart to their god.
