How the Spaniards Conquered Mexico
How the Spaniards Conquered Mexico
The one thing the early Spaniards wanted above all else was gold. For it they were willing to abandon their homes and families in the Old…
How the Spaniards Conquered Mexico: Cortez
Cortez heard stories about the wonderful wealth of the King of Mexico. It was said that gold was so common among them that the very people…
How the Spaniards Conquered Mexico: Montezuma
The ruler of Mexico was the proud Montezuma.
How the Spaniards Conquered Mexico: Mexicans
Cortez was given the freedom of the city. He went everywhere, observing the means of defense and the provisions of warfare. He visited the…
How the Spaniards Conquered Mexico: Mexican
He felt that he was walking over a volcano that might blow up at any minute. A Mexican slew one of his soldiers. This proved to Montezuma's…