FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH EXPLORERS
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Cortez
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Coronado
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Pineda
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La Salle
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Detailed explanation-1: -Contents. Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés (c. 1485-1547) is best known for conquering the Aztecs and claiming Mexico on behalf of Spain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Between 1519 and 1521 Hernán Cortés and a small band of men brought down the Aztec empire in Mexico, and between 1532 and 1533 Francisco Pizarro and his followers toppled the Inca empire in Peru.
Detailed explanation-3: -Having learned of political strife in the Aztec empire, Cortés led his force into the Mexican interior. On the way to Tenochtitlán, he clashed with local Indians, but many of these people, including the nation of Tlaxcala, became his allies after learning of his plan to conquer their hated Aztec rulers.
Detailed explanation-4: -"Cortés arrived in the great Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán [on Nov. 8] in 1519, ” Cosme said. “Although he was kindly received by the Aztec emperor Montezuma, Cortés’ intentions were less benevolent.” He set out to rule them. Tenochtitlan was the religious and political center of the Aztec Empire.