Similarities Between Native Americans And Spanish Conquistadors
• The word "pueblo" comes from the Spanish word "town". Spanish explorers first came across the Indians in the 16th century. • In most Pueblo tribes men were responsible for farming and warfare where as women took care of the home and family.
• War/Battle of Acoma Pueblo, January 1599 o Spanish conquistadors Vs. Acoma Native Americans o Modern day New Mexico o For the first two days the Spanish and Acoma skirmished inconclusively until Zaldivar developed a plan to breach the pueblo using a small cannon. o At least 2,000 of whom were warriors. o Of the 2,000, about 500 were killed in the battle, along with about 300 women and children. o About 500 were taken
Wars/Battles:
• In 1861Cherokee National Council issued declaration of war against
• War/Battle of Acoma Pueblo, January 1599 o Spanish conquistadors Vs. Acoma Native Americans o Modern day New Mexico o For the first two days the Spanish and Acoma skirmished inconclusively until Zaldivar developed a plan to breach the pueblo using a small cannon. o At least 2,000 of whom were warriors. o Of the 2,000, about 500 were killed in the battle, along with about 300 women and children. o About 500 were taken
Wars/Battles:
• In 1861Cherokee National Council issued declaration of war against