In the beginning, there were many Indian attacks and bad weather. After many years of failed attempts, Pizarro finally found the empire, which is centered in what we now call Peru.” (All About Explorers). Pizarro found evidence of gold and other riches from other explorers in the area. This gave him the lead he needed. He then returned to Spain, where King Charles appointed him governor of Peru. From there, Pizarro sailed from Panama City with about 180 men that very day. Getting closer, and closer, Pizarro and his men were sailing everywhere. Then from Ecuador, and advancing to Cajamarca. When Pizarro reached Cajamarca, he would change …show more content…
But everything soon changed course. Pizarro and his following men captured Atahualpa. The Spaniards planned to make a deal: give Atahualpa back to their forces in return for vast riches. In 1533 after receiving large treasures, Pizarro’s men (the Spaniards) executed Atahualpa. “Pizarro then advanced southward to Cusco, the Inca mountain capital. The conquerors took control of the city later in 1533. In 1535, Pizarro founded the city of Lima and made it Peru's capital.” (World Book) While Governor, Pizarro had many Spaniards settle there. The settlers soon started working for Pizarro; changing the city of Peru.
The Spaniards started mining great mounds of gold and silver to build enormous cities. Using the city of Peru as it’s main base, Spain conquered the rest of the Andes Mountains region. In the late 1530’s a war broke between the sailors, Pizarro
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