Different Worlds Collide November 4th, 2013

Hernando Cortes The Spanish had heard about Aztec wealth Cortes was a Spanish soldier, or conquistador Conquistador- conqueror The conquistadors wanted to conquer Mexico and defeat the Aztecs

Defeating the Aztecs Cortes had a force of 500 men They were outnumbered by the Aztecs The Spanish had a few advantages Metal armor Rifles and bullets Horses Cortes also had an ally A friend who will help in a fight

Recap Why did the Spanish want the Aztec empire?

Cortes’ Allies Cortes found allies who didn’t want to live under Aztec rule An important Aztec ally was Dona Marina

Dona Marina Spoke several Indian languages How would this skill help Cortes? Persuaded thousands to join Cortes In addition to Dona Marina, Cortes had an unknown ally in smallpox

Moctezuma and Cortes They met in 1519 Moctezuma agreed to let Cortes stay in Tenochtitlan Why do you think Moctezuma let Cortes stay? The Aztecs rose up to kick the Spanish out of their city Cortes escaped and Moctezuma was killed

Cortes Returns He and his men came back in late 1520 with more native peoples as allies The Spanish conquered the Aztecs in 1521

Recap What were some things that enabled Cortes to overpower the Aztecs?

Creating a New Colony The Spanish destroyed Tenochtitlan through conquest The capture or taking of something by force How do you think the Spanish were able to do this? Through allies and smallpox, which took the lives of many throughout Mexico

New Spain Spanish colony established in 1535 Capital- Mexico City Today, New Spain is known as Mexico Who lived in New Spain? Spanish officials Spanish colonists Native Peoples

Life in New Spain Spanish officials created a government, made laws and built schools and universities Catholic priests came to convert the natives to Christianity Colonists came to gain wealth by starting farms, businesses and gold and silver mines

Recap Why did people come to New Spain?

The Conquests Continue Read about Francisco Pizarro and the Incan Empire on p. 145 Complete the lesson 2 review, questions 2-5 in complete sentences on looseleaf for homework