Conquistadors
The man who lead Spanish troops towards a deadly meeting with the Aztecs
Who is Hernan Cortez?
Weapons that surprised the Aztecs that the Spanish had
What are muskets and canons (Aztecs thought they were lightning or thunder when it was fired)?
The role of Malinche in the invasion
What is acted as an intermediary and spy (could speak Aztec language)?
The formula the Spanish used to easily conquer Cuba with 300 nmen (with Cortez)
What is the "Conquistadors formula"?
Another advantage the Aztecs couldn't compete against especially on foot
What are horses with trained riders?
The year Cortez decided to invade Tenochtitlan and was welcomed there
What is in 1519 with the help of Malinche?
Governor Velázquez
Who is Cortez's governor who withdrew all his support on Cortez's expedtion to Mexico?
The epidemic that heavily weakened the Aztecs because they had no immunity
What is the smallpox epidemic?
The hitch in Cortez's plan
What is after taking the Moctezuma hostage (emperor of Aztec) Velazquez came to Mexico to arrest Cortez (Cortez had to leave Tenochtitlan)?
What is Cortez illegally set sail, making a colony in Mexico; sending gold and treasures to Spain (he still can't go back)?
Common weapons the Aztec had
What are war clubs, wooden spears and bows?
The chaos in Tenochtitlan
What is Cortez's second in command (Pedro de Alvarado) in charge of Tenochtitlan, he allowed a festival to happen but he kills all the dancers (Moctezuma dies during the evnent)?
The "Conquistador formula"
What is
1. Venture from a recent colony
2. Find the most powerful tribe in the area
3. Invite their leader and exchange gifts and threaten to kill him if he doesn't follow orders
4. Fight in open areas for technological advantage
5. Leader of the expedition becomes governor of colony and second in command organizes the next expedition.
6. Remainder of the indigenous are forced into slavery?
Common weapons the Spanish had
Steel swords, halberd (spear and axe in one) and cross bow?
The fall of the Aztec empire
What is Cortez comes back with stronger forces and sieged Tenochtitlan for 80 days (cut off water supply and smallpox) and defeated in August 13, 1521 (laid the foundation of a new colony aka Mexico City)?