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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 did Juan Ponce de Leon die from?
Juan Ponce De Leon died in July 1521 from a wound from an arrow poisoned with the sap of the Manchineel tree that he received in a battle with the Calusa tribe while on an expedition to Florida. He was taken back to Cuba, but died soon after.
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spanish people that traveled to America as an explorer and conquer of the 16th century
How did the Fall of Tenochtitlan change the Americas?
The fall of Tenochtitlan was one of several turnings points for the Spaniards being able to maintain forces in Central America. Because the Spaniards were able to conquer Tenochtitlan (and later, other South American cities/countries), an entire culture slowly started to fade. The Spanish language and Spanish customs soon quickly became the prevailing language/culture in Central America. Not only that, but Christianity was introduced to the Natives.
Today, while many Indian Languages do exist, as the youth try to assimilate into the Spanish culture, they are slowly leaving that life behind them. In a few more generations, it is highly likely that many of these languages will be extinct and near-forgotten.
Tayo Cortes was born on March 14, 1978, in Pasto, Nario, Colombia.
Should spanish conquistadors be considered villains or heroes for their actions?
Answer 1
Villains, because against the Native Americans there was deadly impact.
Answer 2
There is always a question of morality for the times and a question of morality as we understand it today.
At the time, the acts of the Conquistadors where a huge gamble. This concerns the acquisition of ships, arms, and countrymen being a difficult feat and this does not take into account getting around in the wilderness without losing your head to tropical diseases and wild animals. As such the successful Conquistador performed a grand service in extending the Empire of his fatherland. Spain's ascendancy in the 16th century was due primarily to conquests made in Latin America.
Of course, in the modern era, we recognize that the ideas of imperialism, conquest, subjugation, enslavement (or vast impoverishing of populations to create endless servitude), and land acquisition are grave wrongs. The Conquistadors savagely disrupted and destroyed entire Empires and lowly tribes in pursuit of riches and glory. Forced conversions robbed many Native Americans of the birthright of their religion.
It is up to each person to judge the morality of the Conquistadors.
Did Hernando De Soto find gold in Tennessee?
He discovered tennessee a long, long, long time ago! GO HERNANDO!
How did the Tabasco and Tlaxcan Indians help hernan Cortes?
The Totonacas Indians were a tribe that were unhappy subjects of the Aztec Empire under Tenochtitlan. They attempted to go with the Spaniards, and recruit other subject people to join them in the overthrow of the Aztecs. However, when the group came to the Tlaxcan territory, 30,000 of them attacked the Spanish group. However, their fight against an obviously more numerous army impressed the chief who offered them hospitality. The Spaniards also had to fight the Tabasco tribe, but after making peace, Cortes was given an Indian princess, who was Aztec, her translation and information on the Aztec Kingdom was helpful in the Spanish overthrowing the empire.
When did Francisco de Almeida Fleming die?
Francisco de Almeida Fleming died on February 10, 1999, in So Paulo, SP, Brazil.
What is de Soto and Moscoso famous for?
moscoso is famous for finding new spain and d soto is famous for helping moscoso with his expidition
What area did juan ponce de leon explore?
De Leon explored the coast line of Florida, believing it to be an island off the coast of Asia. When he returned to establish a settlement, he was mortally woundedin a battle with the Native Americans.
Where did Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo live?
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was a Portuguese explorer who lived in the early 16th century. He spent much of his later life in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, before embarking on his expedition to the west coast of North America. Cabrillo is often associated with the Spanish colony in New Spain (modern-day Mexico) during his explorations. His most notable voyage was to what is now California, where he became the first European to navigate the coast.
How many people were killed by Hernando Cortes?
he killed 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 people😈
Why did the Spanish give Vasco Nunez de Balboa money to explore?
In 1513, Balboa led an expedition from Darién to search for a new sea reportedly to the south and for gold. He hoped that if he was successful, he would win the favor of Ferdinand, the king of Spain. While he didn't find the precious metal, he did see the Pacific Ocean, and claimed it and all of its shores for Spain.
Which means to say, Spain gave Balboa money in hopes for him to find gold, but instead found land for Spain.
