1. Noche Triste
Cortez takes Tenochtitlan- destroys major buildings and replaces them with cathedrals.
One positive effect- creation of mesitzo culture-

2. Jealousy forces change
French and English begin sending explorers to the New World, jealous of Spain’s success
Forces Spanish to begin to fortify its possessions
1565- St. Augustine is fortified, making the first European settlement in America

5. Struggle Within Spanish ill treatment of Natives
Battle of Acoma –Spanish Massacre riddle with atrocities.

6. Spanish New Mexico
No resources- heart of the “religious” efforts of Spain
1680- Pope’s Rebellion- Pueblos revolt against Spanish, retake Santa Fe, and build religious ceremonial chambers over all Catholic relics.