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Hernan Cortes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What was Hernan Cortes known for? | Conquering the Aztecs and claiming Mexico on behalf of Spain |
| What did Hernan Cortes discover? | Baja California for Spain |
| When did Hernan Cortes conquer the Aztecs? | between 1519 and 1521 |
| How did Hernan Cortes conquer the Aztecs? | a combination of superior weaponry and devastating smallpox outbreak. |
| Why did Hernan Cortes sink his ships? | To make sure no one stole them on the pretext that they were not seaworthy. |
| Who were Hernan Cortes' allies? | The Tlaxcaltes and Tetzcocans |
| Who was Hernan Cortes? | A Spanish conquistador |
| What did Hernan Cortes want when he arrived to Mexico? | Gold and the existence of large, sophisticated cities in the Mexican interior |
| Why did Hernan Cortes conquer the Aztecs? | He wanted to appropriate new land for the Spanish crown, convert Native inhabitants to Catholicism, and plunder the lands for gold and riches |
| How many Aztecs were killed by the Spanish? | 15 million people – an estimated 80% of the population |