cortes and the aztecs. spanish arrival an messenger told emperor montezuma that pale-skins were on...
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Cortes and the Aztecs
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Spanish Arrival An messenger told emperor
Montezuma that pale-skins were on the coast Legend foretold of a god coming in this
form Wondered if the visitors were gods
Montezuma decided to treat them like gods He sent gifts to welcome them Cortes was not a god, he was a
conquistador (conqueror)
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Cortes
Had been in Cuba since 1511 Owned land there Heard gold was in Mexico and
wanted to find it 1518 he was asked by Cuba’s
governor to set up a colony on the mainland He was also to look for gold and trade
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Mainland Landing He landed on the Yucatan Peninsula Learned what he could from the Maya
descendents Met a princess She became his translator She hated the Aztecs and told him of their
wealth Cortes create Veracruz
Claimed the land for Spain and the church
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Worried Aztecs Montezuma kept sending presents
Made the Spanish more eager to get to the capital
The Aztecs welcomed them like gods Gave them gold, jewels, and the command
of the empire Cortes was worried it was a trap
He staged a take over and captured Montezuma
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Battle for Control Montezuma became unpopular
He was killed during a revolt Aztecs pushed out the Spanish
They were hunted down and killed The Spanish left behind diseases that
destroyed the Aztecs Cortes mounted an attack on the capital
Aztecs fought hard but could match the weapons, horses, or armor
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Aztec surrendered Spanish built a city over the Aztec
capital Mexico City
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Journal
Why do you think the Spanish were able to defeat the war-like Aztecs?
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Assignment Create a story board/comic strip Tell the story of Cortes conquering
the Aztecs You must have at least 7 frames
Pictures are necessary Words can be minimal
I need to be able to tell the story from your pictures and the few words