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Hernan Cortes

By Ryan Hamel

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish noblemen living in Cuba and sailed to Mexico in 1519.

He was in search of adventure and wealth.

HE ARRIVED IN MEXICO WHEN THE AZTECS WERE EXPECTING ONE OF THEIR GODS TO SHOW UP.

His sponsoring nation for his travels was Spain.

Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, welcomed him, a week later he took him prisoner( all Montezuma did was welcome him, did he do it wrong?)

< Montezuma

His travels ended in 1521.

AS A SPANISH CONQUISTADOR, HERNAN TOOK DOWN THE AZTECS, THE MOST POWERFUL

CIVILIZATION IN ALL OF MEXICO.

HERNAN AND HIS CREW TOOK SO MUCH GOLD, THERE SHIP SANK. WOW

Bibliography:Social Studies Alive!: Palo Alto, CA: Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2010.62.


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