Cortes:Conquest Of The Aztecs

The Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs stands as one of the most

significant and influential turning points of the western world. It opened

the way for European colonization and brought forth vast changes on the

new world that are still felt today. It changed the culture, religion, and

entire way of life for the inhabitants and descendants of the entire region

Since the late 1400’s Spanish explorers had been charting and

claiming parts of the new world for the throne of Spain. One of these

explorers was Hernando Cortes, who first came to the new world at the

age of nineteen to seek out his fortune. Cortes was born in Medellin,

Spain in 1485. At the age of fourteen he went to the University of

Salamanca to study law, but showed little interest in his studies. He first

sailed to the new world in 1504. He received a grant of land to farm and

also became a notary due to his legal training. He often went out on

expeditions to put down native rebellions, which familiarized him with the

tactics of the natives. After taking part in the conquest of Cuba, Cortes

became the mayor of Santiago. This, however, did not satisfy the gold

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