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Why did Hernando Cortes go on an expedition?

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went to find land and aztec gold

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Who supported Hernando Cortes for his expedition?

not me


What was Hernando Cortes famous expedition?

Cuba


What were the expedition dates for Hernando Cortes?

1519-1521


Did Spain fund Hernando Cortes's expedition?

yes


When did Hernando Cortes leave on his expedition?

Cortes had been in Cuba prior to his own expedition but he organized and left for Mexico in 1519 with 11 ships and about 700 men.


Who hired Hernando Cortes?

Hernando Cortes was hired by Spanish conquistador Diego Velazquez to lead an expedition to Mexico. Cortes later defied Velazquez's orders and pursued his own agenda of conquest and colonization.


Why should you remember Hernando Cortes?

Because he led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec empire.


Who Led the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec empire of Mexico in the first quarter of the sixteenth century?

The Spanish explorer and conquistador responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire was Hernando Cortes.


Where did Hernando Cortes go on his voyages?

Spain


Where did Hernando Cortes go on his expeditions?

Mexico


What is Hornando Cortes name?

Hernando Cortes name is Hernando Cortes.


Where did Hernando Cortes go to school?

Hernan Cortes attended the university of Salamanca