Table of Contents
- 1 Why did the Spanish conquistadors want to conquer the Native Americans?
- 2 What happened in the battle of Tenochtitlan?
- 3 What was the purpose of the conquistadors?
- 4 How many Aztecs and conquistadors were killed in the battle at Tenochtitlan?
- 5 What did most conquistadors hope to accomplish in the Americas?
- 6 How did conquistadors harmed native people?
Why did the Spanish conquistadors want to conquer the Native Americans?
-The Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer Native American empires by spreading diseases to the Native Americans (have no immunity). All of those things were able to help them conquer Native American empires.
What happened in the battle of Tenochtitlan?
Battle of Tenochtitlán, (May 22–August 13, 1521), military engagement between the Aztecs and a coalition of Spanish and indigenous combatants. Cortés’s victory destroyed the Aztec empire, and the Spanish began to consolidate control over what became the colony of New Spain.
What were 3 main advantages that the Spanish conquistadors had over the Native Americans?
The advantages that the Spanish had over the Native Americans were 16 horses, some guns and other superior weapons, and alliances with fellow enemies of the Aztec.
Why did the conquistadors fight against the natives?
Some conquistadors claimed that they were attacking the New World natives to spread Christianity and save the natives from damnation. Many of the conquistadors were, indeed, religious men. However, the conquistadors were far more interested in gold and loot. After that, it was divided up among the men.
What was the purpose of the conquistadors?
The Spanish conquistadors were essentially sanctioned pirates. Their goal was to claim land and resources for their investors and conquer natives of other lands for treasure and glory. They also were vital in the spread and enforcement of religion.
How many Aztecs and conquistadors were killed in the battle at Tenochtitlan?
| Fall of Tenochtitlan | |
|---|---|
| Casualties and losses | |
| 450–860 Spanish 20,000 Tlaxcaltecs | 100,000 killed in action 300 war canoes sunk At least 40,000 Aztecs civilians killed and captured, other sources claim 100,000 to 240,000 were killed in the campaign overall including warriors and civilians |
What were the conquistadors looking for in North America?
The Spanish Conquistadors were some of the first men to travel to the new world. They got their name from being both conquerors and explorers. They were mostly in search of gold and treasure.
What was one reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes was able to conquer the Aztec Empire by scaring the natives with the 16 horses, gaining alliances with the other enemies of the Aztec, having superior and better weapons than the natives (like guns), having armor, and having steel. What advantages did the Spanish have over the Native Americans?
What did most conquistadors hope to accomplish in the Americas?
What did most conquistadors hope to accomplish in the Americas? To find treasure & become rich; Convert people to christianity & get land.
How did conquistadors harmed native people?
Native americans got sick because of smallpox and so the conquistadors harmed the native americans by forcing them into labor. The Spanish had many advantages over the Aztec and inca despite being outnumbered. They had horses, firearms, imunity to disease and strong alliances.