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Why did Spain send explorers to Central America in search of Cortez expeditions?
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∙ 11y ago
They sent them because they wanted them to bring back gold
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How did cortez influence the Americas?
Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez conquered the Aztec civilization that occupied what is now Mexico. This conquest yielded for Spain a large piece of territory in the New World, and gave Spain access to large quantities of gold and silver. Cortez helped Spain get a jump on other European nations that would soon be in North America.
Who is the most famous conquistador?
Hernan Cortez
How did cortez grow up?
Hernando Cortez grow up with 1 sister and 3 brothers his father and brother had to work for the crown and the catholic monarchs.
Which European explorer destroyed the Aztec civilization?
CortésHernan Cortez and the Spanish conquistadors.
Where does the last name Curtis come from?
Some say the Spanish word "Cortez," others say from the French "Courtois," both mean "Wearer of the Hose." Apparently, it was some kind of medieval sign of prestige and wealth.
What is tomatoes country of origin?
Central America, the Mexicans have been cultivating it since around 500 BC. It was brought to Europe by the early Spanish explorers, perhaps Columbus and Cortez.
What two explorers traveled in the southeastern part of North America?
Hernando Cortez and De Soto
What year did the Spanish Explorers come to America?
In 1519 Cortez left Cuba to find this gold.
What 2 explorers claimed land in south America for Spain?
Cortez and Pizarro claimed land in south america for spain in the 1500s.
What did Cortez take?
Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztec area of central america and was one of the first coquestedors the went to the americas.
Who is Cortez de Soto and de Vaca?
Cortez de Soto and Cabeza de Vaca were both Spanish explorers. They had an expedition from Spain to North and South America.
One of Spain's great explorers was?
Cortez.
Who led the spanish explorers to Aztecs?
Hermann Cortez
Is Hernando cortez Hernando de soto?
No, they are completely different explorers!
Who was one of the most important European explorers?
Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortez, etc. (there were MANY impotant/famous explorers)
What influence did Henry Hudson have on other explorers or future exploration?
He was excited to learn new things and be influenced by other explorers such as hernando Cortez and.......
What was Hernando Cortes famous for?
Hernando Cortez was the Spanish commander who conquered the Aztec Empire and thus began the Spanish conquest of Central and South America.
