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The Spanish were able to conquer Mexico because they had guns, which didn't do much unless they were really close but scared the crap out of the Natives, and also they definitely wouldn't have conquered it if they didn't bring foreign diseases that the Natives weren't immune to.
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What was one of the first Spanish colonies to rebel against Spain?
One of the first Spanish colonies to rebel against Spain was Mexico, with the Mexican War of Independence beginning in 1810.
Was Texas a colony?
No. Kentucky was never a colony, and will never be a colony.
Is Mexico north or south of equator?
All of Spain is north of the equator.The southernmost point of Spain, near Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, is about 36 degrees north latitude ... roughly the same distance north of the equator as Durham NC, Knoxville TN, Fayetteville AR, Las Vegas NV, and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco CA.
What country is known for beautiful weather?
united states, Mexico, Australia, Bahamas, France, Spain, Brazil
What was the strongest country in the 1500s?
There is a good reason why Spain divided the world in 2 with Portugal in the infamous 1494 treaty of tordesilhas. They both had the most powerful armadas at that time and Portugal came to be the first global empire in the World.
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.
What is Cortes result?
Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador known for conquering the Aztec Empire in modern-day Mexico in the early 16th century. His result was the defeat of the Aztec Empire and the colonization of Mexico by the Spanish. Cortes's actions laid the foundation for Spanish control over Mexico and the eventual establishment of New Spain.
Where did Spain's empire conquer first?
Mexico.
What was Spain's excuse to invade Mexico?
There was no excuse. They invaded right away, conquering the Aztec civilization.
What two countries was Mexico able to negotiate with and who was the one that didn't?
Spain and England were willing to renegotiate with Mexico. France was actually interested in conquering Mexico.
Who created a mighty empire by conquering neighboring cities?
The Aztecs are the ones that conquered neighboring cities and built a mighty empire. The empire ended in 1521 when it was conquered by Spain.
For what country or countries did Hernando Cortes sail?
Hernando Cortes first arrived in the New World in 1504 in Hispaniola, then under Spanish rule. Cortes is better known for his conquering of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico in 1521.
Did Hernando Cortes provide information for new maps?
Hernan Cortes was the Spanish conquistador who brought Mexico under Spain's control. Although he may have provided some cartographical information, he is mostly known for conquering the Aztec empire.
When did Mexico belong to Spain?
Yes, in fact Mexico gained it's independence from Spain on September 16, 1810
What route did Hernando cortez take?
he traveled from Spain to Mexico and conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in about 1520.
What European country took control of Mexico in the 1500?
The Spanish Empire conquered Mexico in 1521.
What did Cortes do at Mexico?
He conquered the Aztec empire in 1521 and acquired Mexico as an overseas colony of Spain in the Americas.
