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Hernán Cortés set sail for the New World on February 18, 1519. He departed from the port of Santiago de Cuba with the intention of exploring and conquering the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. Cortés's expedition ultimately led to the fall of the Aztec Empire and significant changes in the region.

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When did hernan Cortes expedition take place?

1519


What trips did hernan Cortes take?

he went to America


Why did Hernan Cortes take over the Inca?

his lust for gold


Did Hernan Cortes take Atahualpa in hostage?

No, he took Montezuma hostage


Did hernan Cortes take any gold back to Spain?

Yes


What did Hernan Cortes want to do?

Hernan Cortes wanted to Travel to Mexico because he heard about the Aztecs Wealth. He wanted it all to himself and be empire and take over. He won the battle against the Aztecs they were all miserable except for Hernan who died at age 62 1547!!!!! -bestwikianswer :)


Why did hernan cortes get arrested?

He was being arrested for leaving to discover land with out Diego Velazquez's permission


How many men did Hernando de Cortes take with him?

There were about 700 men on his voyage


How many trips did hernan cortes take?

3 of them , spain,new mexico,and new spain!! "Edit by kenley0510"


Why did the Maya take longer to conquered than the Aztec?

the Aztecs were demolished by Hernan Cortes. a spainard. all of the survivors were taken captive and sacrificed to the sun god


How was hernan Cortes able to defeat the Mexicans in 1521?

He took a s**t on them by helping them take out their own rulers. Lol. Just google it and good luck! :)


What did hernan Cortes take with him on the voyage?

Hernán Cortés took several key items on his voyage to Mexico, including weapons such as swords, crossbows, and firearms to assert military dominance. He also brought horses, which were crucial for transportation and cavalry tactics. Additionally, he carried supplies for the expedition, such as food, tools, and navigational instruments, along with a small contingent of soldiers and sailors to support his conquest efforts. These preparations laid the groundwork for his eventual encounter with the Aztec Empire.