1. Different Worlds Collide
November 4th, 2013

2. Hernando Cortes The Spanish had heard about Aztec wealth
Cortes was a Spanish soldier, or conquistador
Conquistador- conqueror
The conquistadors wanted to conquer Mexico and defeat the Aztecs

4. Defeating the Aztecs Cortes had a force of 500 men
They were outnumbered by the Aztecs
The Spanish had a few advantages
Metal armor
Rifles and bullets
Horses
Cortes also had an ally
A friend who will help in a fight

5. Recap
Why did the Spanish want the Aztec empire?

6. Cortes’ Allies
Cortes found allies who didn’t want to live under Aztec rule
An important Aztec ally was Dona Marina

7. Dona Marina Spoke several Indian languages
How would this skill help Cortes?
Persuaded thousands to join Cortes
In addition to Dona Marina, Cortes had an unknown ally in smallpox

9. Moctezuma and Cortes They met in 1519
Moctezuma agreed to let Cortes stay in Tenochtitlan
Why do you think Moctezuma let Cortes stay?
The Aztecs rose up to kick the Spanish out of their city
Cortes escaped and Moctezuma was killed

10. Cortes Returns
He and his men came back in late 1520 with more native peoples as allies
The Spanish conquered the Aztecs in 1521

11. Recap
What were some things that enabled Cortes to overpower the Aztecs?

12. Creating a New Colony
The Spanish destroyed Tenochtitlan through conquest
The capture or taking of something by force
How do you think the Spanish were able to do this?
Through allies and smallpox, which took the lives of many throughout Mexico

13. New Spain Spanish colony established in 1535
Capital- Mexico City
Today, New Spain is known as Mexico
Who lived in New Spain?
Spanish officials
Spanish colonists
Native Peoples

14. Life in New Spain
Spanish officials created a government, made laws and built schools and universities
Catholic priests came to convert the natives to Christianity
Colonists came to gain wealth by starting farms, businesses and gold and silver mines

15. Recap
Why did people come to New Spain?

16. The Conquests Continue
Read about Francisco Pizarro and the Incan Empire on p. 145
Complete the lesson 2 review, questions 2-5 in complete sentences on looseleaf for homework