What Was Spain Domination

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Spain domination begun when all the Muslims were driven out of Spain by the Christian soldiers. After the elimination of the Muslims, many well trained soldiers were left and are ready to fight to conquer a new territory. They were more interested in finding fortune than to settle at one place. They attacked most of the villages, held some captive or killed them. Spain was advanced in technology, so they had advantages over the natives. They were carrying guns and riding along with horses while the natives were carrying spears and arrows. This made is easier for them to conquer the Aztec people. Also, the people were attacked by smallpox which killed the natives Indians and the Americans. Spain were able to extend the empire from Mexico to

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