Conquest of the Americas - Quiz

Write a paragraph about Hernan Cortes using conquistador and expedition.

Why was Cortes able to defeat the powerful Aztec Empire?

Write one fact about the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Then write an opinion about that fact.

In 1519, Cortes led an ___ to Mexico. An ___ is a journey to achieve a goal.

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is Spanish for conqueror. The ___ were eager to find wealth and fame for themselves and their families.

An ___ is many nations or territories ruled by a single group or leader.