Question

Describe in 8-10 sentences, with narrative detail, the conquest of Mexico, beginning with Cortes' landing in Vera Cruz. Please include one date (year), name the main actors (or groups of actors) and events in the story. At the end of the essay, explain the outcome or significance of the Conquest.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Historical record states that Hernán Cortés landed in Vera Cruz in the year 1519, but did not start a war immediately.

It has been said that Hernán Cortés formed an objective alliance with some of the Aztecs (Mexicans) he found in Vera Cruz because not long after he proceeded to cause divisions within the Aztec empire which led to his conquest of Mexico on August 13, 1521.