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How was the New World affected by Cortes defeating the Aztecs?

When Hernando Cortes' defeated the Aztec empire in what is now Mexico, it made a significant change in Spanish explorations and their activities in Mexico. Cortes' was able to take gold, silver, and precious gems and send back to Spain. Spain established a major settlement in Mexico.


Who was Hernando Cortes and why was he important?

He was the Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain by defeating the Mayan Empire. This cannot be a minor edit.. the wrong Native American empire is named. Hernando Cortez conquered the Aztec Native American Empire. He was able to send gold back to Spain. Up until this time, conquering Mexico was the biggest Spanish accomplishment for the conquistadors.


Did Hernando Cortes sail for Spain?

Hernan Cortes was a Spaniard. He was born in Extremadura, south'west Spain. He took the determination of conquering the Aztec empire. He ignored the orders to return back to Cuba and send emisaires directly to the king of Spain. He had a child with the Aztec interpreter. Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish colonizers that began the first phase of the colonization of the Americas.


How do you say Surprise to Mexico?

Surprise is "sorpresa" in Spanish. The literal phrase "surprise to Mexico" is "sorpresa á Mexico." (I.e., "Let's send a surprise to Mexico" = "Vamos mandar una sorpresa á Mexico.")


Why Did Montezuma send presents to Cortes?

Yes, because Montezuma wanted to impress Cortes with his goods.


Why did Cortes ask the king Carlos send religious persons of goodly life and character to Mexico after conquering the Aztecs?

Cortés requested King Carlos to send religious persons to Mexico to help convert the indigenous population to Christianity and establish a moral and ethical framework in the newly conquered territory. He believed that the presence of virtuous clergy would promote spiritual guidance, support the Spanish Crown's authority, and help legitimize Spanish rule among the native people. Additionally, he aimed to ensure that the indigenous population would be treated with compassion and respect, facilitating their integration into Spanish colonial society.


What does lo envias a Mexico mean?

"Send it to Mexico" or "will you send it to Mexico?"


Who send HERAN Cortes on his journey?

the govenor of spain


When Did Hernan Cortes Send People To Africa?

soon after 1527


Was there a period when Aztecs had a lot of power money food or trade?

Before the arrival of the Europeans (and Cortes), but Aztecs ruled nearly all of Mexico. They had several slave cities that they maintained under their rule and were a very powerful society. Had the Aztecs not believed Cortes and his men to be gods and not have been killed by diseases, it is possible that they could have defeated Cortes -- though they probably would not have survived a subsequent counter-attack if Spain were to send it.


Was Hernando Cortes sent or did he decide?

he was send out to claim new lands and conquer them for Spain.


How can you send a email to Mexico from the u.s. successfully?

If your friend in Mexico has an email account, you just login and send it away.