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Why did the spanish people build the settlement of Mexico city?
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It was customary for Spanish conquistadors to settle on conquered cities. One such example is Mexico City, which was formerly known as Mexico-Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire.
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Why did Spanish build the settlement of Mexico city?
february 1519
Did Africans build Mexico city?
Not at all. The first settlement where present-Mexico City resides was known as Mexico-Tenochtitlan, and was founded by the Aztec civilization. When Spanish conquistadors destroyed the Aztecs in 1521, they renamed the place as Mexico City.
What city the the Spanish build after the Aztec capital was defeated?
Mexico city
What group of people build Tenochtitlan on the site that later became Mexico City?
The Aztecs who would later be kiled by Cortes and his Spanish Army
What city did the Spanish build after the Aztec capital was destroyed?
Present-day Mexico City.
Where did the spanish missionaries build missions in North America?
Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona
Who conquered the Aztecs and build Mexico city?
Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes (1485 - 1547) qualifies as such.
Why did the spanish build road between Santa Fe and Mexico city?
To get to Santa Fe from Mexico City; or, to get to Mexico city from Santa Fe . . . perhaps . . .
Who are the Zocalo people?
The Zocalo people are Indians who were in New Mexico, who really loved to build.
Who were the first European people to build colonies in America?
the Spanish
What people began to build great cities and pyramids in Central Mexico?
The Teotihuacans were some of the earliest pyramid constructors in central Mexico.
How did Aztecs build a large empire?
They were able to conquer many people in the Valley Of Mexico.
