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Q: Why was Hernan Cortes sent to the New world?
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What year did Cortes arrive in the New world?

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish Conquistador that brought about the fall of the Aztec Empire. Cortes arrived in the New World to conduct his exploration in 1506.


What were Hernando Cortes goals?

Hernan Cortes' goals were to find gold and claim land for Spain.


Did Hernan Cortes establish a new settlement?

yes


What was Hernando Cortes interests?

Hernan Cortes motive for exploration was to find riches.


Why did Hernan Cortes sail?

to fine new lands to conquer


What resources did hernan Cortes find?

He took an astrolabe,food,fresh water,map,and navigating tools. :)


Which explorer established New Spain in what is now Mexico?

Hernan Cortes


What did hernan Cortes subdued?

Hernan Cortes -also known as Hernando Cortes- subdued the Aztecs, destroyed Tenochtitlan, built Mexico City, and claimed Mexico for the Spanish colony of New Spain. Hope I helped..


Who were the king and queen that sent Hernan Cortes on his expedition to the new world?

Hernan Cortes was not "sent" by any royalty. Cortes was born to a family of minor nobility from a very poor area of Spain known as Estremadura. When he was about 18 he went to Valencia on Spain's east coast with a view to particpating in the Italian wars. Instead about a year later he sailed for the island of Hispaniola. At that time he was 19. He was a farmer there for 6 years before he associated himself with minor authorities and began to work to increase his prospects and circle of more powerful friends. He was given increasingly important positions until he was sent to Mexico in 1519.


Did hernan cortes provide information for new maps?

Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes' accomplishments were more political than cartographic. He mostly worked to conquer the Aztec empire and bring Mexico under Spanish control, which he did successfully.


How was the experience of the Aztec under hernan Cortes similar to that of African's brought to the new world in the 1500s?

Both groups were forced to do unpaid labor for the European colonists. APEX


How was the experience of the Aztecs under hernan Cortes similar to that of africans brought to the new world in the 1500s?

Both groups were forced to do unpaid labor for the European colonists. APEX