what was the singnificance of Hernan Cortez?

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what was the singnificance of Hernan Cortez?

2006-11-09 09:59:14 · 2 answers · asked by normlguy 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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he killed a lot people in the name of God. Similar atrocities were committed in North America as well. Your existence is on the backs of others. And yes, you should feel guilty.

2006-11-09 10:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by trer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Basically he was the man who initiated the conquest of South America.

He defeated the Aztec empire and founded the modern city of Mexico City which became the largest "European" city outside of Europe.

The attached link will give you more information than you can shake a stick at.

2006-11-09 10:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋