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Honduras was originally inhabited by indigenous tribes, the most powerful of which were the Maya. The western-central part of Honduras was inhabited by the Lenca. These autonomous groups had their conflicts but maintained their commercial relationships with each other and with other populations as distant as Panama andMexico.[1]
On July 30, 1502, Christopher Columbus first saw Honduran soil and he claimed the territory in the name of his sovereigns, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. He named the area "Honduras" (meaning "depths") for the deep water off the coast. In 1523 the first expeditionary forces arrived under the command of Gil Gonzales de Avila, who hoped to rule the new territory. In 1524, Cristobal de Olid arrived with the same intent on behalf of Hernan Cortes. Olid founded the colony Triunfo de la Cruz and tried to establish an independent government. When Cortes learned of this, he decided to reestablish his own authority by sending a new expedition, headed by Francisco de las Casas. Olid, who managed to capture his rivals, was betrayed by his men and assassinated. Cortes then traveled to Honduras to firmly establish his government in the city of Trujillo before returning to Mexico in 1526. Honduras formed part of the colonial era Captaincy General of Guatemala. The cities ofComayagua and Tegucigalpa developed as early mining centers.[1]
By October 1537, the Lenca chief, Lempira, a warrior of great renown, had managed to unify more than two hundred native tribes in order to offer an organized resistance against penetration by the Spanish conquerors. After a long battle, Governor Montejo gained the Valley of Comayagua, established Comayagua city in another location, and vanquished the indigenous peoples in Tenampua, Guaxeregui, and Ojuera.[1]
Honduras gained independence from Spain in 1821. The country was then briefly annexed to the Mexican Empire. In 1823, Honduras joined the newly formed United Provinces of Central America federation, which collapsed in 1838.[1]
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Did the land help the Mayans and how?
Only cultures help the Mayans the Spanish claimed the land killed Mayans and took control.
Did the ancient mayans fight for land?
Yes, like every other ancient culture, the Mayans were very warlike. They raided their neighbors for land, citizens, and captives.
What land did the Mayans rule?
All of central Mexico.
What was the ancient mayans mode of transportation?
canoes in water and horses on land
What was the Mayans occupations?
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Did the land help the Mayans and how?
Only cultures help the Mayans the Spanish claimed the land killed Mayans and took control.
Did the ancient mayans fight for land?
Yes, like every other ancient culture, the Mayans were very warlike. They raided their neighbors for land, citizens, and captives.
What land did the Mayans rule?
All of central Mexico.
What are some major land features in Mexico?
mayans
What did the Mayas like to do?
What did the Mayans like to do
What was the ancient mayans mode of transportation?
canoes in water and horses on land
How did the mayans interacted with their environment?
they used the land for framing and spirtuial practices
What was the Mayans occupations?
there were fishermen and other things like that :)
Aztecs 2 achievements?
2 achievements were that the Aztecs conqured land and they won a war with the mayans
What was mayans society like?
The Mayand lived in Mexico
What did the Mayans pyramids look like?
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What are three civilization like the Mayans?
Mayan, Inca, Aztec
