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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 problems did hernan Cortes encountered?
He faced native ambushes, the threat of starving and getting lost. He also faced things such as defiance from his crew members and troops.
What places did francisco vasquez de coronado visit?
Francisco Vasquez de Coranado explored North America's southwest.
How many people did Hernan Cortes have?
He had 4 children.0 boys 4 girls
*wikipedia says he had about 1 child
What riches did Francisco Coronado find?
he found the Aztec empire and took over the empire.He also found gold and silver.
Who did conquistadors conquer?
The conquistadors are best known for their subjugation of the Aztecs in Mexico (Cortes) and the Incas in Peru (Pizarro).
How did hernan Cortes treated the native American?
He gave the shelter, food and water. They were close.
How did the conquistadors treat the Native Americans?
Most of them were assimilated into the society; nowadays between 60% and 80% of the population is considered mestizo, or the result of interracial marriages between Native Americans and Spanish conquistadors.
The fraction that was unassimilated, consisted mainly of semi-nomadic groups that received the same treatment of their counterparts in the United States: often sacked from their lands, fleeing to increasingly inhospitable lands, such as the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts to the north, or the Lacandon Jungle to the south.
Why was Hernando De Soto on his voyage?
he became an explore by what kind of person her was an how great of at exploring.
Cabeza de Vaca traveled through the Gulf of Mexico and Texas. He was a slave for the Karankawa Indians. He explored parts of Texas after he shipwrecked on Galveston Bay. He was the first surgeon of the west. He saved a Native Americans life.
The Spanish explorers Cortes and Pizarro what?
killed thousands of indians and destoyed much of their civilzation. lol
Are there any living relatives of Francisco Pizarro?
3 sons-1st-______,2nd-Gonzalo,4th-Francisco 1 daughter-Franisca
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.
Who is the spanish conquistador who conquered the incas?
Francisco Pizarro was the spanish conquistador who secured Peru for spain by conquering the Incas.
Did juan ponce de leon have any brothers or sisters?
dose juan ponce de leon have brothers and sisters
What inspired Hernando Cortes?
Hernando Cortez was like all other explorers who were all sent to find new lands by their monarchs. He was inspired by his quest to spread Christianity, to find rare jewels and gold and for praise and glory.
Where did francisco vasquez de coronado get married?
Yes, Francisco Vásquez de Coronado was married to Beatriz de Estrada, the daughter of the King of Spain.
Beatriz de Estrada was not the daughter of the King of Spain. She was in fact, the daughter of Governor Alonso de Estrada y Hidalgo, Lord of Picón, and his wife Marina Flores Gutiérrez de la Caballería
Did Juan Ponce de Leon travel by boat?
No, Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer. He came to the New World. He explored much of the area now known as Florida. He is given partial credit for founding the first successful town there called St. Augustine. Based on legends he knew of he tried in vain to find the "Fountain of Youth".
