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The Kings and Queens of Spain were interested in seeking territory in the New World. Hernan Cortes petitioned the Spanish Royalty with a plan to explore new territories and claim it for them. They consented, not the other way around.

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They were looking for treasure, preferably gold.

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What country did the conquistadors conquer?

Conquistadors conquered Mexico, Peru, Panama, and virtually all of what is now Latin America.


Who did conquistadors conquer?

The conquistadors are best known for their subjugation of the Aztecs in Mexico (Cortes) and the Incas in Peru (Pizarro).


When did the conquistadors conquer the Aztecs?

August 13, 1521, at The Fall of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City).


The men who led expetitions to conquer the rest of what is today the country of Mexico and Central America became known as?

Conquistadors


In 1519-1521 the Spanish conquer Mexico what were the results of the conquest?

It was being conquered by Hernan Cortes and his conquistadors.


What is the spanish word for conquer?

Conquistar, hence "conquistadors".


What king had conquistadors conquer the aztec's?

montezuma II


What was the economical situation when Cortes and the conquistadors arrived in Mexico?

Cortes and his conquistadors arrived in Mexico in 1519.


Spanish conquistadors defeated the blank tribe in Mexico?

Spanish conquistadors defeated the Aztec "tribe" in Mexico, in 1521.


What helped the conquistadors conquer the Aztecs and destroy Tenochtitlan?

Their Tlaxcalan allies


How did the conquistadors conquer the Incans?

Better weapons, Incans were destroyed by disease.


Who was the leader of the Spanish conquistadors who wanted to conquer the Aztecs?

Hernando Cortez