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He reached Baja California during his explorations, and possibly is responsible of naming the Sea of Cortez (also known as Gulf of California).

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Land conquered by Cortes?

Hernan Cortes is credited with conquering the Aztec Empire and bringing much of Mexico under Spanish rule.


What is a true statement regarding Herman Cortes?

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. He is known for his role in the conquest of the Aztec civilization and for establishing Spanish rule in Mexico.


Who conquered the Aztec of Mexico?

The Aztec Empire was conquered by an alliance between Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), and the Tlaxcalan Lordship, which provided over 100,000 warriors to conquer their bitter enemies, the Aztecs.


How long did Cortes rule Mexico?

For only three years: from 1521 to 1524.


How was the New World affected by Cortes defeating the Aztecs?

When Hernando Cortes' defeated the Aztec empire in what is now Mexico, it made a significant change in Spanish explorations and their activities in Mexico. Cortes' was able to take gold, silver, and precious gems and send back to Spain. Spain established a major settlement in Mexico.


Which civilization was destroyed by hernan Cortes?

The Aztec civilization, led by Emperor Moctezuma, was conquered and destroyed by Hernan Cortes and his Spanish forces in the early 16th century. Cortes arrived in Mexico in 1519 and, with the help of indigenous allies who resented Aztec rule, he was able to defeat the Aztec Empire in 1521.


What was the last empire to rule Mexico before the Spanish came?

The Aztec Empire was the last empire to rule Mexico before the Spanish came.


Why did Mexico break from Spanish rule?

So that they can freedom.


Who rebelled against the spanish rule in Mexico?

Priest Miguel Hidalgo (1753 - 1811) is regarded as the original leader of the insurgents who finally ended Spanish rule in Mexico.


Spanish rule in mexico was established by the arrival of?

pancho via


When did spanish rule in Mexico end?

On September 27, 1821


What year did Mexico become free?

From Spanish rule? On 1821.