2 By 1502‚ Montezuma had fulfilled this prophecy as the leader of the Aztec empire‚ reclaiming the wealth and prosperity of his Toltec ancestors through the strength of the Aztec peoples‚ culture‚ and religion. It is strange to imagine that even Cortés recognized himself that with one order to his army Montezuma could “obliterate all memory of [Cortez and his men].”3 Yet‚ as history happened‚ Montezuma would fall from power at the hands of Cortez‚ and at what would seem to be due to a choice influenced
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were successful in defeating the Aztecs? From sources of the time‚ historians can explain how Cortes was able to conquer the Aztecs for various reasons. In combination these reasons allowed him to have the upper hand in the conquest of Mexico. To begin with the Aztecs had a harsh tribute system that was not popular among the people of Mexico‚ and this tribute system allowed Cortes to befriend many tribes; meaning supplies were easily accessible. Furthermore‚ the Spanish brought diseases
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may be gods‚ Cortes is very unimpressed with the gifts & wants more 5 Reporting Back Their Findings Messengers tell Motecuhzoma about their encounter with the strangers. Including their dress‚ looks‚ foods‚ animals‚ and weapons. King is scared. 6 Speeches of Cortes and Motecuhzoma Cortes is taken to capital city & Motecuhzoma thinks he is a god and offers him gifts & his throne. Cortes tells him that we come as friends 7 The Strangers attack the Fiesta Motecuhzoma asks Cortes for permission
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Juan Rodriguez cabrillo is a very interesting explorer as he would become a soldier and explorer‚ servicing Spain. Although some people still believe he was of Portuguese descent he would still serve Spain. In my report I will include his early life‚ his accomplishments and how he impacted Canada. Early life Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo had an almost unknown early life. He was born March 13‚ 1499 Montalegre‚ Portugal. Although many other small cities of Portugal claim to be his birthplace. He had
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to the gods. Embarking on a journey of his own in search of gold‚ General Hernando Cortes lead his group of Spanish troops into the path of the powerful Moctezuma monarchy. After meeting face to face‚ both men seemingly viewed the other with mutual respect after a friendly exchange of greetings. Trust was not to be gained quite as easily as each leader kept their warriors on constant alert. Even after General Cortes and his troops were settled into luxurious apartments and given a sumptuous meal‚
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March of 1519. The Spanish became greedy for gold and other precious metals. Cortes was friends with governor which gave him friends of great nobleness. Cortes was called upon to complete a mission to take over Mexico by the governor of Cuba. The governor came to the conclusion he could not trust Cortes and wanted him arrested. The Aztec Indians began an attack on the Spanish. Some of the invaders were not ready for Cortes’ attacks. The Indians were here before the Spaniards‚ but yet the Indians had
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Period 7 DBQ The Aztecs: What Should History Say ? Outline: A. This document describes how although all narratives about the people and cultures begin with the arrival of Europeans too much credit is being given to their “discoveries” because before the Europeans the Native Americans (Aztecs) were doing the things the Europeans claimed to be doing first. The Aztecs came up with
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In 1519‚ Hernando Cotes‚ a Spanish explorer‚ arrived in Vera Cruz‚ Mexico. He arrived the same month and year that Quetzalcoatl‚ a god some Aztecs believed in‚ was to return. The Aztecs believed Cortes to be Quetzalcoatl. Cortes‚ along with his conquistadors‚ took over the Aztec Empire. To begin with‚ Cortes faked being Quetzalcoatl. He then imprisoned Moctezuma‚ an Aztec ruler‚ and seized control of Tenochtitlan. Tenochtitlan was eventually destroyed along with the entire Aztec Empire on August 13th
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True history of the Conquest of New Spain This Article was a written by a solider named Bernal Diaz del Castillo during 1560 about his March to Tenochtitian. Bernal wrote about his march lead by captain Cortes. He describes all the trails and tribulations they encountered on his journey. They were sent by King Charles V to meet with prince Moctezuma in Mexico. This article was a correction to a previously published account written by a noneyewittness. Bernal felt that the published version
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brain. To explore this‚ Todorov uses Cortes’ and Montezuma’s communication techniques throughout their battle to highlight the significant diversity between language and the signs it may send. Todorov’s The Conquest of America is a perfect illustration of Ong and Goody’s claim because it provides a historical case study that points to the differences between literate
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