FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH EXPLORERS
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Inspired others to explore more territorybecause of GOLD
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Inspired others to explore more territorybecause of GOD
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Inspired others to explore more territorybecause of Glory
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Inspired others to explore more territorybecause of GUNS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Then, in 1682, the Spaniards established the first Texas mission, Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, near present-day El Paso. The purpose of this mission was to spread Christianity to Native Americans in the area. The mission was a success, and more were promised. Cortés brings gold and silver from Mexico to Spain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cortes’ expedition opened up large areas of Central America to Spanish exploration and settlement. After the conquest of the Aztec Empire, Spain expanded its control in the region and eventually dominated almost all of Central America. In addition, Cortes was able to establish alliances with native groups.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cortez’s men destroyed the city, killed thousands of Aztecs, and ushered in centuries of Spanish rule. They also introduced the Spanish language to an area with a variety of indigenous languages, most notably Nahuatl, the official language of the Aztec empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -He fought and conquered the local natives. Here and elsewhere, he forced the Indians to convert to Christianity. If they refused, they were killed. The natives were astonished at the Spaniards for more than their powerful army.