Hernan+Cortes

Hernan Cortes was one of the Spanish conquistadors who captured lands and people in the New World. Cortes was responsible for conquering the Aztecs in 1519. THe outnumbered Spanish were able to defeat the Aztecs with superior weaponry. The conquistadors were rewarded with grants of land under the encomienda system.

Created by Charlie Baker 10-11-08

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