r58-b conflict & change in latin america. the aztec civilization
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R58-BConflict & Change in Latin America
Hernan Cortes
Time Period
Location
Leaders Aztec Ruler Spanish Conquistador
Result of ConflictHow did this change things?
Conflict #1: Aztec Empire v. Spain
1519-1521Southern Mexican Plateau
(Near modern Mexico City)
Montezuma II Hernan Cortes-The Spanish are victorious
-They have superior weapons & use the neighbors of the Aztecs as allies
-Montezuma II is Killed
The Spanish claimed Mexico as a part of their Empire & used it’s resources to gain wealth
The people of the region developed Spanish Culture traits (Language-Spanish & Religion- Catholic)
Spain ruled the area for the next 300 years.
Today’s Standards…..SS6H1 The student will describe the impact of European
contact on Latin America.
a. Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the Spanish and the Aztecs and Incas and the roles of Cortes, Montezuma, Pizarro, and
Atahualpa.
Intro to Our Essential Question(s)…..
How were the Europeans able to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?
What roles did Cortez, Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa play in the Spanish encounter and conquest of the Aztecs and
Incas?
What were the consequences of Spain‘s conquest of the Aztecs and the Incas?
Inca Civilization
Time Period
Location
Leaders Inca Ruler Spanish Conquistador
Result of ConflictHow did this change things?
Conflict #2: Inca Empire v. Spain
1531-1533Andes Mts./Pacific Coast of South America
Parts of: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, & Argentina
Atahualpa Francisco PizarroThe Spanish are victorious
They have superior weapons; deceive Inca leadershipAtahualpa is killed
The Spanish claimed Western S. America as a part of their Empire & used it’s resources to gain wealth
The people of the region developed Spanish Culture traits (Language-Spanish & Religion- Catholic)
Spain ruled the area for the next 300 years.
Return to Our Essential Question(s)…..
How were the Europeans able to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?
What roles did Cortez, Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa play in the Spanish encounter and conquest of the Aztecs and
Incas?
What were the consequences of Spain‘s conquest of the Aztecs and the Incas?