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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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Did vasco nunez have any children?
so far as i've been searching through the websites he only married but never had any kids
What did Herman Cortes and Francisco Pizarro have in common?
Both were looking for wealth.
Both used Indians to fight against other Indians. (Apex)
Both used Violence against Native Americans.
How did Hernando Cortes gain control of Mexico?
Through sheer power. He had the weapons and they weren't ready for him. The Spanish also brought old world disease to the new world and there was no immunity to what they brought. People got sick and died. They did fight him, but he was too advanced for them. He had only 550 Spaniards, some 250 Indians, 12-15 horses, and 10 brass guns. When he landed in San Juan de Ulma messengers from Montezuma reached him. He arrived in Mexico on Nov. 8, 1519 and took Montezuma prisoner and had him submit to Spain. There were over 300,000 in population at this time. The Mexicans did try to fight him and actually hated him, but he also got help from some of the native tribes he conquered .
Why did Francisco Pizarro die?
In Lima, Peru, on June 26, 1541, "a group of twenty heavily armed supporters of young Almagro stormed Pizarro's palace, assassinated him, and then forced the terrified city council to appoint young Almagro as the new governor of Peru," according to Burkholder and Johnson.
When did Juan Ponce De Leon got married?
Yes, he married the daughter of a Santo Domingo innkeeper, Leonor, in 1502. They had 3 daughters Juana, Isabel, and Maria and one son Luis. Maria and Luis were born in Salvaleon Leon's settlement in Puerto Rico. Leon will die at the age of 47.
What was Hernan Cortes claim to fame?
Hernando Cortes became famous for being a Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain. He set sail for the New World at the age of 19, and joined an expedition to Cuba later in life.
What year was francisco Pizarro born?
Francisco Pizarro the adventurer and conquistador was born in Trujillo, Spain in 1471.
Did Juan Ponce de Leon claim land for Europe?
Of course; he claimed all of Mexico for the Spanish crown.
Who brought the Incan civilization to an end?
It was Francisco Pizarro who brought the smallpox disease to the Incan civilization in 1532.
2nd Answerer says: While the Battle of Cajamarca in 1532 resulted in the capture of the emperor of the Inca Empire by the Pizarro's conquistadors and the native allies, it was only the first step in a decades-long campaign.
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What is the Spanish word conquistador mean literally in English?
Conquistador is Spanish for "conqueror".
What are the names of francisco vasquez de coronado brother or sister?
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado had one older brother, Diego Vásquez de Coronado.
Are Hernando Cortes and Hernan Cortes the same people?
Yes, they are, He can be known as Hernando, Hernan and even Fernando Cortes. Most people today know of him as Hernan Cortes.
The spelling of Cortes with a z is wrong, he never spelt Cortes as Cortez during his lifetime, I can only think that this is an American spelling of the word, which seems to be taking over the whole Internet.
What did Hernando de soto try to find when he explored north America?
His specific intention of his expedition to the New World was to find a passage through the Yucatan Peninsula that could be used as a better trade route to China. Wealth and fame, however, were definitely two other results that De Soto hoped to attain from his expedition!
How did Hernan Cortes defeat Moctezuma?
His name is Montezumea, and Cortes defeated Montezuma because Montezuma thought he was a god returning from exile. Montezuma welcomed Cortes, and in turn Cortes waged war and eventuslly killed Montezuma after getting all the gold he wanted.
What did Ponce de Leon do in adulthood?
He grew up as a noble squire even though he wasnt born into a noble or rich family. He trained to become a knight and was eventually knighted. He helped drive the moors out of Spain. Still as a child or teenager he began to go on other voyages with other Spanish explores. He went on Culumbus' 2nd voyage to the New World.
What was the difference between Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro?
Pizarro fought the Incas, but Cortes fought against the Aztecs.
