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Who were the king and queen that sent Hernan Cortes on his expedition to the new world?
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Hernan Cortes was not "sent" by any royalty.
Cortes was born to a family of minor nobility from a very poor area of Spain known as Estremadura. When he was about 18 he went to Valencia on Spain's east coast with a view to particpating in the Italian wars. Instead about a year later he sailed for the island of Hispaniola. At that time he was 19. He was a farmer there for 6 years before he associated himself with minor authorities and began to work to increase his prospects and circle of more powerful friends. He was given increasingly important positions until he was sent to Mexico in 1519.
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What part of the world did hernan Cortes conquered?
Mexico
What are some facts about Cortes?
Hernando Cortes conquered the aztecs for Spain
What year did Cortes arrive in the New world?
Hernan Cortes was a Spanish Conquistador that brought about the fall of the Aztec Empire. Cortes arrived in the New World to conduct his exploration in 1506.
What were Hernando Cortes goals?
Hernan Cortes' goals were to find gold and claim land for Spain.
What was Hernando Cortes interests?
Hernan Cortes motive for exploration was to find riches.
What was Hernan Cortes claim to fame?
Hernando Cortes became famous for being a Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain. He set sail for the New World at the age of 19, and joined an expedition to Cuba later in life.
What is special about hernan cortes?
He was one of the world's greatest conquerors. Arrived in Mexico with only 500 soldier and managed to conquer an empire of millions.
How was the experience of the Aztec under hernan Cortes similar to that of African's brought to the new world in the 1500s?
Both groups were forced to do unpaid labor for the European colonists. APEX
How was the experience of the Aztecs under hernan Cortes similar to that of africans brought to the new world in the 1500s?
Both groups were forced to do unpaid labor for the European colonists. APEX
What was the names of Hernan Cortes ships?
Ferdinand Magellan's ships were the Trinidad, the San Antonio, the Concepcion, the Victoria and the Santiago. Only the Victoria survived the voyage (1519-1522) that circumnavigated the world for the first time.
Did hernan Cortes accomplish his goal?
yes it was a success even though his army left him most came back...
What did Hernan Cortes gain?
The three "G's" 1. God - spread the Catholic faith among the New World, basically enforcing it 2. Glory - fame throughout the world 3. Gold - a lot of wealth and land
