The Spanish Conquest of Mexico
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Can the conquest of one city change the world? In 1519, two powerful empires - Spain and Mexica (Aztec) - were hungry for expansion in central Mexico. Led by emperor Motecuzoma II, the Mexica people had subdued their native enemies and now controlled a sprawling territory with the great city of Tenochtitl?n at the center. Then the Spanish conquistador Hern?n Cort?s led an attack on the Mexica empire. Although the Spaniards had horses and guns, both unknown in the Americas, the Mexica outnumbered them five hundred to one. the Spaniards had no chance of success without the help of native allies unhappy with Mexica rule. What followed was a desperate war that lasted two years, cost thousands of lives, and left Tenochtitl?n in ruins. In 1521 Cort?s declared Mexico a colony of New Spain. In so doing, he laid the groundwork for the expansion of European power throughout the Americas and changed the world forever. the Spanish conquest of Mexico is one of world history's pivotal moments.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:0822590794
ISBN13:9780822590798
Release Date:January 2009
Publisher:Twentyfirst Century Books
Length:159 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 8.6"
Age Range:12 to 15 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 10
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