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The Spanish Conquer Two Empires in the Americas

The Spanish Conquer Two Empires in the Americas. In this lesson, students will be able to define the following terms: Hernando Cortes Montezuma Reasons for the Defeat of the Aztecs Francisco Pizarro Reasons for the Defeat of the Incas. The Spaniards conquered the Americas for

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The Spanish Conquer Two Empires in the Americas

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  1. The Spanish Conquer Two Empires in the Americas In this lesson, students will be able to define the following terms: Hernando Cortes Montezuma Reasons for the Defeat of the Aztecs Francisco Pizarro Reasons for the Defeat of the Incas E. Napp

  2. The Spaniards conquered the Americas for “God, Glory, and Gold”. E. Napp

  3. “God, Glory, and Gold” • The Spaniards conquered the Americas for “God, Glory, and Gold”. • The Spaniards wanted to convert the Native American Indians to Christianity. • The Spaniards wanted gold and fame. E. Napp

  4. In 1519, Hernando Cortes arrived in Mexico. E. Napp

  5. Hernando Cortes • In 1519, Hernando Cortes sailed with eleven ships to the coast of Mexico. • The Aztec emperor, Montezuma, initially believed that Cortes was a returning Aztec god and sent the Spaniards gifts. • Montezuma let the Spaniards enter the Aztec capital. E. Napp

  6. Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, initially believed that Cortes was an Aztec god. He let Cortes enter the Aztec capital. E. Napp

  7. The Defeat of the Aztecs • The Spaniards attacked the Aztecs. • Within three months, the Spaniards defeated the Aztecs. • The Spaniards had better weapons. They had cannons and guns. They also had horses and brought smallpox disease to the Aztecs. E. Napp

  8. In 1532, Francisco Pizarro attacked the Incas. E. Napp

  9. Francisco Pizarro • In 1532, Francisco Pizarro attacked the Incas. • The Incas were fighting a civil war. • Pizarro captured the Incan emperor. E. Napp

  10. The Incan emperor offered to fill a large room with gold if Pizarro would release him. E. Napp

  11. Atahualpa • The Incan emperor, Atahualpa, offered to fill a large room with gold if Pizarro would release him. • Atahualpa even agreed to be baptized in the Christian faith. • Pizarro agreed to release him but once the emperor had filled the room with gold, Pizarro ordered the emperor killed. E. Napp

  12. The Spaniards used horses in their conquest of the Incas. The Incas were terrified of horses. E. Napp

  13. Reasons for the Conquest • There were many reasons why small groups of Spaniards were able to conquer two large empires in the Americas. • The Spaniards had better weapons, cannons, and horses. • The Spaniards also introduced smallpox disease to the Americas. This disease led to the deaths of many native people. E. Napp

  14. Questions for Reflection: • Who was Hernando Cortes and what did he do? • Who was Montezuma and why did he allow Cortes to enter his capital? • Who was Francisco Pizarro and what did he do? • What was happening in Incan society prior to Pizarro’s arrival? • Why were the Spaniards able to defeat the Aztecs and Incas? E. Napp

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