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What country started Mexico?

It started on its own since 3000 BC. It however, was conquered by Spanish conquistadors in 1521 during the Age of Exploration.


Why is Spanish the major language of Peru and Mexico?

Because both countries were conquered and settled by the Spanish Empire during the 16th century. As such, Spanish Conquistadors imposed their language, religion and traditions to the conquered Native American peoples found in either nation.


Why did Spanish become the main language used in Mexico and South America?

Mexico, as well as most of Central America, the Caribbean and South America were conquered and settled by Spanish Conquistadors during the 15th and 16th centuries. As such, they imposed their language, culture and religion to the conquered peoples of the region, including Spanish as language, Roman Catholicism as "official" religion and Spanish traditions such as the Quinceanera, bullfighting and Christmas.


Is Garcia of Mexican orgin?

Not really; it originated from Spain and during the Age of Exploration, when Mexico was conquered and settled by Spanish conquistadors in the 15th century, the last name Garcia was among those transferred to Mexico.


Is Spanish spoken in Mexico?

Because Mexico was conquered by Spain in 1521, during the Age of Exploration. Spanish conquistadors destroyed the native civilizations, imposing their language, religion and culture to the conquered peoples. For three hundred years Mexico remained a colony of the Spanish crown, until 1821 when it became independent; by that time most of the population was already speaking Spanish, professed the Catholic faith and had many cultural traits from the former masters.Although Spanish is the de facto language in Mexico (meaning there is not an official language), there are still several native American languages spoken such as Maya, Zapotec or Otomi.The primary language of Mexico is Spanish because it was a colonial possession of the Spain for roughly 300 years (1520 - 1820). The Spanish language was imposed on the native peoples and used by colonists throughout that time.The Spaniards took over the land of Mexico back in the 1500The Spanish Conquistadors conquered Mexico and made their native American language: Nahuatl illegal. They forced them to learn Spanish.Some Mexicans today can still speak the old languages though, but mostly in the south.Because on 1521 Mexico -- and ultimately, most of the Americas as well -- was conquered by Spanish conquistadors. Then, they proceeded to inculcate their language and culture upon the conquered peoples.It was forced upon the native peoples by Spanish conquistadors, in the 16th century. It eventually became the defacto language in all conquered territories, including most of Mexico.Why do they speak English in America?...the language got to Mexico, with the Spanish conquest of the Aztec empire in Mexico.Back then,(earlier than 1519)the people of Mexico had different beliefs,not 1 god,but many,they had different customs, and in the conquest the Spanish(people of Spain) forced their beliefs and cultures including their language of Spanish.Just like the United States, Canada and Australia were conquered and/or settled by the British -- who speak English -- Mexico was conquered by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.Unlike the United States and Canada, which were settled by British colonists, Mexico was discovered, conquered and settled by Spanish conquistadors -- specifically Hernan Cortes. These Spaniards imposed their culture, religion and language upon the conquered peoples of Mexico.Because Spanish conquistadores conquered the Aztecs and other living tribes in Mexico during the 16th century. Then Mexico became a Latin American country.


Why do most people in Mexico and central America belong to the catholic church today?

Because both regions were conquered and settled by Spanish conquistadors during the 16th century. They imposed several traits such as customs, language and religion to the conquered, Native American peoples found throughout the region.


Who conquered the Incan empire was?

The Incan Empire was conquered by Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro in the early 1530s. After capturing the Inca emperor Atahualpa during a surprise attack, Pizarro exploited internal divisions and advanced Spanish military technology to defeat the Inca forces. The conquest was marked by significant violence and the eventual fall of the Inca capital, Cusco, in 1533. This marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in South America.


Where there horses here during the first Thanksgiving?

Yes, the spanish conquistadors brought them and they came before.


The encomienda system in Latin America was a result of?

Colonization and conquest by Spanish conquistadors during the Age of Exploration.


What year did the conquistadors conquer the Americans?

The conquistadors were extremely active during the Age of Exploration which started in the 15th century and continued through the 17th century. :)


Who conquered the Philippines?

The Spanish conquered the Philippines, then the Americans fought the Spanish and took the Philippinges. Then the Americans fought the Filipinos in the Philipping Insurection. Then the Japanese conquered the Philippines during World War 2, and the Ameircans reconquered them.


What did Francisco Pizarro do during his lifetime?

He was a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire.