The Conformation Of A Metropolis And The System Of Domination
Cortés And The Aztecs
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Hernan Cortes hears about Mexico and decides he wants to go invade.in 1519 he heads over with 600 men, 16 horses, and a few cannon
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Moc will greet Cortes when he reaches the capital. However Cortes will take Moc hostage and make him sign over land and trasure tu the Spanish
The Incan Empire and Beyond
Atahualpa will meet with Pizzaro and Pizzaro will take him
prisoner.
Pizzaro will triumph over the Incas of his superior firepower
Beyond Spain’s Empire
In 1530’s Port. Govt. will issue land grants to nobles to settle the land and share profits in Brazil
This will lead to forcing Native Americans and Africans to clear the land. This will bring 4 million Africans to Brazil
Governing the Spanish Empire
Society and Culture in Spanish America
At the top are peninsulares,people from Spain who run govt.and Church officials
Mestizos are people of Native American and European descent
Native Americans and Africans form the lowest social class
Thriving Towns and Cities
Mexico City will be the largest Spanish speaking city in the world
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Women wanting an education would join a convent like Sor
Juana Ines de la Cruz who became one of the greatest Spanish
poets.
Spanish king will set up Council of Indies to pass laws for colonies
The allies of Cortes were the
In 1530’s Port. Govt. will issue land grants to nobles to settle the
land and share profits in Brazil
This will lead to forcing Native Americans and Africans to clear the
land. This will bring 4 million Africans to Brazil