mr. mizell. eq: why and how did the conquistadors conquer latin america?
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The Conquistadors: From Trade to Conquest
Mr. Mizell
EQ: Why and how did the Conquistadors conquer Latin America?
From Trade to ConquestSpain wants to colonize the new
world but first needs to conquer the nativeshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuD4vchi3h
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Motivation?Expand EmpireEmpire = prestige and powerGold, Silver, resources, etc…
The ConquistadorsThose sent by Spain to conquer parts of Latin America
Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro
Hernan CortesLands in Mexico in 1519 which was ruled by the Aztec Empire
The Aztec Empire had 7 – 10 million people
Tensions rise and war breaks out – Aztecs defeated
Francisco PizarroLands in South America in 1532
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKeB82retLs
Fights the Incan EmpireBattle of Cajamarca
200 Spanish vs 4,000-8,000 IncasSpanish victory
Quick Story:Capture Atahualpa (leader)Room of Gold, two of Silver (17ft by 22ft)
How did the Conquistadors succeed?Weapons , armor (steel)Strategy – allying with other tribesGovernment of Aztec and Inca Empires
Top down leadershipGet rid of the Emperor and replace with Cortes/Pizarro
Disease – Measles, smallpox, typhus Killed off 90-95% of population
Taking the Resources
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnAxX5IcOOI
On a separate sheet of paper answer the following:1. How did the point of view of natives and their experiences differ from the Conquistadors?2. How and why did the Conquistadors conquer Latin America