Who
Who led the expedition to the americas
Cristopher Columbus
Where is the capital of the axtec city located now?
Mexico City
What year did the spanish conquer the aztec capital tenochtitlan?
1521 (1470-1570)
Why were the native americans colonized by europeans.
European powers had a desire for land, resources, and economic opputunity.
What role did disease play in the downfall of the aztecs
It decimated the population. Ex. Small pox
Who led the spanish conquest of the aztecs
Hernan Cortez
Where did cristopher columbus land first.
Bahamas
When did cristopher colombus make sight of land (colombus day)
Oct 12th 1492
Why did the spanish establish colonial rule over the Aztec empire?
To exploit the wealth of the aztecs. (gold, silver)
How did the native americans resist colonization?
They resisted colonization through armed resistance diplomatic negotiations and maintaining their traditional ways of life.
Who funded cristopher columbuses conquest?
Queen isabella and Kind ferdinand
Where did cristopher columbus explore?
Central and south america
When did the aztecs first encounter the spanish explorers.
1519 (1500-1540)
Why did christopher columbus decide to explore?
Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands.
How did the spanish gain support from other groups in their conquest.
They formed alliances with other groups whos rival were the aztecs
What were the names of the ships cristopher colombus used?
Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria
Where did the final battle between the aztecs and the spanish take place?
Tenochtitlan
When did cristopher columbus die?
1506 (1480-1520
How many people were on cristopher columbus voyage?
90 men (70-150)
How did disease effect native americans?
Wiped out large populations due to their lack of immunization to european disease.
What was the name of the aztec ruler at the time of conquest?
Moctezuma II
Name the 13 colonies (double points)
Massachusetts, new hampshire, rhode island, conneticuit, new york, new jersy, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, virgina, NC, SC, and georgia
When did the native americans ¨fight back¨?
Between 1622 and the late 19th century, a series of wars and skirmishes known as the Indian Wars took place between American Indians and European settlers, mainly over land control.
Why did the aztecs initially welcome the spanish?
They welcomed them because they thought there were supernatual beings due to their advanced weaponery.
How did the spanish justify their colonization efforts?
They justified it as a means of spreading christianity.