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Conquistadors
For God, Glory and Gold, was their rallying cry, but the conquest of much of the New World by Spanish conquistadors, driven by a mentality reminiscent of the medieval crusaders, was surely one of history's turning points, but even in the 16th century, questions were asked about the morality of their exploits.
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What was Juan Ponce de Leon Voyage?
peeing
pooing
sleeping
eating
walking
playing video games
explodeing
saying goofingshkwak
Why did Moctezuma first fear Cortes?
Because the Aztec prophecies told the Aztecs that their gods were fair skinned men with beards, and when the spanish arrived, the Aztecs thought they were gods.
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.
When did Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca die?
Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca was born around 1488-1490. It is impossible to to be any more precise than this due to the lack of records concerning him
What animals did Hernan Cortes find on his journey?
I remember reading one animal was a rattle snake .. the Spanish described it as a snake with cascabeles on its tail. The Aztecs had in their capital a zoo with many animals and huge staff devoted to its maintenance. Would have to dig deep into books to find out exactly what other animals he discovered. Most would've probably come from the section where he describes Montezuma's zoo.
How did Vasco Nunez De Balboa die?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa died because the person he was working with was jealous that Balboa was making good progress so he lied and accused Balboa of treason. With this he was executed with his 4 friends. Treason is saying something bad about your country.
Did Francisco Pizarro force the incas into slavery?
Yes, he kinda did. He made it so that they had no choice but to go with him because it seemed like the better thing to do. He harshly treated his slaves, but treated everyone else even harsher.
Who are the present day equivalents of conquistadors?
Private Military Companies or Legal Mercenaries.
Juan Ponce de Leon died of wounds as a result of a poisoned arrow to the shoulder.
The arrow was not poisoned.
He received the wound on the SW of Florida near Charlotte Harbor, but made it to Havana, Cuba before he died.
When did Juan ponce de leon become govenor?
Juan Ponce de Leon was appointed the governor of Puerto Rico in 1509. He left this position in 1511 due to political reasons. Leon was also the same person who conquered Peurto Rico and established a Spanish colony there before he became governor.
Did Juan Ponce de Leon do any other job before he became an explorer?
he ran messages in the kings royal court.
Why was Hernando Cortes sent to Mexico?
Hernando Cortes Was Sent To Mexico to Find Gold In The Land Of Aztecs.
Three facts about Hernando Cortes exploration?
He was the Mayor of Santiago de Cuba for 6 years.
He reached Mexico in December 1519.
He started to build Mexico city in 1521 and brought many Europeans to help.
What nicknames does Francisco Pizarro Saenz de Urtury go by?
Francisco Pizarro Saenz de Urtury goes by Cosmo Gonik.
Why were the conquistadors so successful in conquering native Americans?
- Superior technology: professional soldiers armed with cannons, iron swords, armor and horses against foot warriors armed with spears and maces.
- Disease resistance: American natives didn't have resistance to diseases such as smallpox. This was the reason they died by the millions.
What country did hernan Cortes work for?
Hernán Cortés was financed by the Spanish monarchy, although he did not exactly "work for" them; he was not an employee.
What were the conquistadors trying to get?
They were basically searching for gold to send back to Spain to enrich the king. The word Conquistador means conqueror in Spanish, which relates to genocide they committed on the native Americans when they came to the America's and eventually enslaved the survivors.
