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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 Sebastian Vizcaino important to California history?
Sebastian Vizcaino was the first to make a detailed map of the California coastline and consequently was responsible for naming various sites such as the bays of San Diego and Monterey, and Santa Catalina Island, among others. Vizcaino's journey began in 1602 and as an unforeseen consequence led to the exploration of the Oregon coast when one of his ships became separated from the group.
Notes: San Diego was the name of Vizcaino's flagship while mapping the coast.
The Count of Monterrey was the Spanish Viceroy who assigned him to map the coastline.
How did the spanish conquer the great aztec and inca empires?
Conquistador hernan cortez left cuba to sail to present-day Mexico in 1519. Cortez had heard of a wealthy land to the west ruled by a king named MOCTEZUMA ll.
Mayte Cabezas was born in Santiago de Compostela, in A Corua, Galicia, Spain.
Where did Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba explore?
Fransico sailed across the pacific finding Mexico and Florida. Florida in Spain meant beautiful place full of flowers.:D
Atahualpa, Atahuallpa, Atabalipa, or Atawallpa (March 20, 1497 Quito - Cajamarca, August 29, 1533), was the last Sapa Inca or sovereign emperor of the Tahuantinsuyu, or the Inca Empire. He became emperor upon defeating his older half-brother Huáscar in a civil war sparked by the death of their father, Inca Huayna Capac, from an infectious disease thought to be smallpox. During the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro crossed his path, captured Atahualpa, and used him to control the Inca empire. Eventually, the Spanish executed Atahualpa by garrote, ending the Inca Empire (although several successors claimed the title ofSapa Inca("unique Inca") and led a resistance against the invading Spaniards).
What did Hernan Cortes want to do?
Hernan Cortes wanted to Travel to Mexico because he heard about the Aztecs Wealth. He wanted it all to himself and be empire and take over. He won the battle against the Aztecs they were all miserable except for Hernan who died at age 62 1547!!!!!
-bestwikianswer :)
Why did Montezuma let Cortes into the capital city?
He thought that Cortes was a god that returned and he was afraid that he would take his place
What did Vasco nunez de Balboa gain for himself or the country he represented?
he gained his country freedom and, gold!
What was Cabeza DE Vaca's claim to fame?
Cabeza de Vaca is most known for the detailed records kept and information he collected on the Native American tribes he interacted with. He is considered one of the very first anthropologists.
