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They didn't. In fact, they founded the capital of their new colony (New Spain) on the site of former Tenochtitlan. Such city is present-day Mexico City.
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When did the Spanish destroy Tenochtitlan?
The Spanish desroted Tenochtitlan in 1535
Who invaded and conquered Tenochtitlan?
Hernan Cortes or some other spanish explorer dude.
What did the Spanish call the new colony on Tenochtitlan?
Spanish Colony
Which conquistador conquered the Aztec at Tenochtitlan?
the spanish
How did the Spanish conquer the Tenochtitlan?
They had better weapons
Tenochtitlan was the capital of what?
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire until it was captured by the Spanish in 1521. Today, the ruins of Tenochtitlan are in the historic center of Mexico City.
What did the spanish call tenochtitlan after?
I think you mean to ask what was Tenochtitlan named after the Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire. The locationis the same as present day Mexico City.
Who were the first explorers to come to the Grand Canyon?
The Spanish in 1540.
Who was the spanish explorer who left Mexico in 1540?
Garcia Lopez
Why did the spanish decide to name Tenochtitlan Mexico city?
Because the complete name of such city was Mexico-Tenochtitlan. It was customary for Spanish conquistadors to keep the name of the cities they conquered.
When did the spanish arrive in tenochtitlan?
Aztecs found Tenochtitlan where today Mexico City (Mexico) is located on March 13, 1325. New Mexico is a US state, which has nothing to do with such events.
What spanish explorer explored the southwest part of the US?
Juan de Oñate is a Spanish explorer who is known for exploring and settling the Southwest part of the United States, specifically present-day New Mexico. Oñate is often considered the first European to establish a colony in the region in 1598.
