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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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Why is Hernan Cortes remembered today?
He is remembered for being a military genius, as he conquered Mexico by defeating many places, for example, his main accomplishment that he is most known for is conquring the Aztec Empire
He discovered Florida and gave the land it's name. He was also recognized by his deeply encouraging adventurer to find the fountain of youth
What four factors helped the spanish forces defeat the Inca empire?
1. Disease
Millions of Native Americans, including Aztec and Inca, were killed by diseases which they had no immunity to that were advantageously (although unknowingly) spread to them by the Europeans, including Spanish soldiers. These plagues greatly weakened the Aztec, Inca, and all other Native Americans, within a few centuries killing the majority of all Native Americans.
2. Mistreatment of Conquered Peoples and Neighbors
This reason primarily applies to the Aztec, not the Inca, although the latter did not necessarily treat their commoners well.
The Aztec conquered many surrounding nations, and sacrificed their prisoners of war. For these reasons, neighboring tribes hated them. Also, they demanded high tributes from conquered peoples, thus creating resentment even within their own empire.
In fact, if it weren't for the help of the enemies of the Aztec, Cortez and his army would have lost.
3. Better Weapons
Aztec and Inca arrows, slings, clubs, and spears were not a match for the guns, cannons, horses, and armor of the Spanish conquistadors.
Who did the Aztecs think Hernan Cortes was?
Hernan Cortez was not a God but when he arrive to America (Tenochtitlán) the Aztec thought he was his God Montezuma because of his light skin.
Where did Cabeza De Vaca come from?
Cebeza De Vaca was from Spain. Cabeza De Vaca is Spanish for " head of cow"
Where was Vasco Nunez De Balboa born?
No one can say with any certainty the date of Balboas birth. The year given is 1475, but that is as they say, not cast in stone. Hopefully, some one will discover a document somewhere that will give us his exact birth date.
How did Cortes conquer Tenochtitlan?
After Moctezuma's was killed the Aztec went into a frenzy. He was killed by either his people throwing stones at him or Cortez killing him, it is not known which happened. The war between Cortes and the Aztecs got out of hand. Cortes soon tried to get onto land by ship but couldn't. The Aztec either starved and/or were killed by a deadly disease that Cortez had brought to the Aztec, Smallpox.
How did Hernando De Soto find Mississippi?
because he wanted to conquer the land and if he found any gold he wanted to keep all of it to himself.
He first landed on the Yucatan peninsula and proceeded to land and found the city and port of Veracruz in April 1519. He conquered Mexico for the Spanish Empire in 1521.
What early American civilization was conquered by Francisco Pizarro?
The Guatamala civilization of America
What Did Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca Do?
He died after his expedition. He is known in modern day as a very famous explorer and there are archives in libraries that have books based on Cabeza de Vaca.
What was Hernando Cortes' personality like?
Cortes was known to be highly mercurial and restless. His leadership style was energetic, ambitious, and highly disciplined. His natural charisma somehow drove the men under his command to adopt similar behaviorisms and pushed them to the limit of human ability. These qualities, consequently, allowed Cortes to conquer the Aztecs. He was known to be a very quick thinker and, as far as we can tell, a highly intelligent man. He was constantly rethinking and analyzing plans and situations. He was regarded as brash and overconfident yet possessed the talent to back up his words with action.
Hernando Cortes was, a fighter, he definitely did not like to be under pressure or to take orders.
Did ponce de leon run out of food?
While exploring Juan Ponce de Leon and his group did run very low on food. He was also attacked and shot with a poisonous arrow.
What was Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca famous for?
HE was know for exploring Texas and he was the first European to see a Buffalo / basin
Who did Francisco Vásquez de Coronado sail for?
he sailed for spian to find the seven cities of gold in the southwest.
he is from the south
When did cabeza de vaca start exploring?
Cabeza de Vaca started exploring in 1527 when he was appointed treasurer in the expedition of Panfilo de Narvaez.
What famous quotes do Vasco Nunez de Balboa have?
One thing I supplicate your majesty: that you will give orders, under a great penalty, that no bachelors of law should be allowed to come here [the New World]; for not only are they bad themselves, but they also make and contrive a thousand inequities. - Vasco Nuñez de Balboa to Ferdinand V of Spain, 1513
What lands did de Soto claim for Spain?
The land that De Soto claimed is the land that we know now as Spain. This occurred in May of 1539.
What is the date of birth of cabeza de vaca?
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer of the Americas. His month of birth is unknown; in fact, even the year is up for debate, estimated to be between 1488 to 1490.
