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Hernando Cortez, a Spanish conquistador, is best known for leading the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521. He arrived in Mexico in 1519 and formed alliances with indigenous tribes who were rivals of the Aztecs, ultimately capturing their ruler, Montezuma II. Cortez's conquests played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas and had lasting impacts on the region's culture and Demographics. His actions sparked both admiration and controversy, highlighting the complexities of European colonization.
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Did Hernando Cortez's army have guns?
Actual guns did appear on the scene in about the 13th century, and about ten cannons were used in his army in about the 15th century. that's about a 200 hundred year difference. This means that they probably did have guns. In fact it's a very likely yes, but that the best info I have on that.
What is an interesting fact about hernando cortes?
When Cortes got to Mexico, he tricked the Aztecs into giving him gold. They gave him plenty of gold because they hoped that they would leave. Then, Hernando Cortes heard about a new tribe coming called the Tlaxcalan. They left Tenochtitlan to capture them. They did. On their way back to Tenochtitlan, Velasquez was coming for Cortes to arrest him. They defeated them and used the remains of the armies to capture Montezuma (their King) and made him talk to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were angry and killed Montezuma. The conquistadors had a war with the Aztecs. The Aztecs lost the war and was defeated. Then Cortes left for California.
What difficulties or problems did Hernan Cortes face?
Hernam Cortez faced challenges of fighting the Tlaxcalan warriors, and later defeated the Aztecs in open battle. Cortez was born in Castile to a family of low ranking aristocrats.
Was Guy Fawkes fact or fiction?
Fact he existed.
What is the most interesting fact about chief Powhatan?
whats a interesting fact about the powhatans
How many brothers and sisters did Hernando cortez have?
2 sister 4 brothers fact
Did Hernando Cortez's army have guns?
Actual guns did appear on the scene in about the 13th century, and about ten cannons were used in his army in about the 15th century. that's about a 200 hundred year difference. This means that they probably did have guns. In fact it's a very likely yes, but that the best info I have on that.
An interesting fact of Hernando de soto?
first european ton cross mississiippi river
What is Cortez the Killer famous for?
The thing that "Cortez the Killer" is famous for, is actually the fact that it is a very famous song. People around the world share and enjoy it, and it is not actually a person, but a well-enjoyed piece of music.
What advantages did Cortez have in defeating the Aztecs?
Cortez had several advantages in defeating the Aztecs. He had superior weapons, such as firearms and cannons, which gave him a significant military advantage. He also had the support of various indigenous allies who were enemies of the Aztecs and provided him with valuable intelligence and manpower. Furthermore, Cortez took advantage of political divisions within the Aztec empire and was able to exploit them to weaken and ultimately defeat them.
What factors enabled Cortez to defeat the Aztecs?
Cortez beat the Aztecs by good luck and a fortuitous timing.There is often a "superior white people" argument that the Spainish technology/warrior skills or the fear of the return of Quetzalcoatl or even the "magic" of men on horses defeated the Aztec..These suppositions are being supplanted by data showing the Aztec land were having a mega drought reducing food supplies, weakening the people and making them easy victims for foreign diseases. The reduced population of sick and starving people were easily defeated.
Does the Colorado River still flow through the Grand Canyon?
Yes, it seeks the Sea of Cortez, but little more then a trickle ever reaches it.
Why is lil'wayne in jail?
Lil Wayne is going to prison because his tour bus was searched after a concert in New York. A un-registered gun and 8 ounces of weed were found. The weed was not Lil Wayne's, in fact it was his manager, Cortez Bryant's.[:
Is the Mississippi river a human-made product?
No. Back when explorers first began to explore the Americas, people such as Hernando De Soto used the Mississippi River to get from one area to another. Since the only other people that were there were the native Americans (and the fact that the technology was not available), the Mississippi River was not built by hand.
What seas are to the South of the US?
Because it goes by a different name, the Gulf of Mexico is often forgotten. It is in fact, correctly designated as a sea and rank fifth in size of the earth's seas. Baja California is the site of a second sea called the Gulf of California in many texts, charts and maps. It is also called correctly the Sea of Cortez.
How do you know this for a fact?
you have to research it moreANSWER: I don't always know this for a fact. Sometimes I know this for a theory, or this for a postulate. I do, however, know this for a fact, when in fact, this is this and that is that. The fact of the matter is this fact is known. It matters not if you know this for a fact, because facts don't need our approval or acceptance, but I will tell you this for a fact; this fact or that fact, it's always this fact that leads to that. That's a fact!
What is an interesting fact about hernando cortes?
When Cortes got to Mexico, he tricked the Aztecs into giving him gold. They gave him plenty of gold because they hoped that they would leave. Then, Hernando Cortes heard about a new tribe coming called the Tlaxcalan. They left Tenochtitlan to capture them. They did. On their way back to Tenochtitlan, Velasquez was coming for Cortes to arrest him. They defeated them and used the remains of the armies to capture Montezuma (their King) and made him talk to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were angry and killed Montezuma. The conquistadors had a war with the Aztecs. The Aztecs lost the war and was defeated. Then Cortes left for California.
