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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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How did the conquistadors plan to serve god and king?
The conquistadors could serve both God and king by stealing gold and silver from the natives, subjugating them, taking their land, destroying their temples, converting the natives to Christianity, the religion of peace and goodwill, and slaughtering those who tried to stop them.
How many voyages did Fransisco Coronado go on?
I'm doing research on American Indians and the explorers who found them in school and Coronado is one of the explorers I am studying. I am pretty sure ha went on two main voyages, he ended up finding the American Indian tribe called the Zuni. The location was present day Arizona and present day New Mexico...
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Antony de Melo has written a book, called "Waking up". This thread is not about the book, it's about real Waking up and getting us out of this illusion.
What money did Hernan Cortes use?
Hernan Cortes used a great deal of his own money during his expeditions and exploration missions. This was Spanish money that was standard during this time frame.
Who sent Vasco Nunez De Balboa and why?
i did a project on Balboa, here is the answer... (ummm.(i forgot?) sorry i realy did
Spaniards living in Spain would be a non-example of a Conquistador. A settler coming to the America from places besides Spain and Portugal would also not be called a Conquistador.
