Hernán Cortés

successfully circumnavigate the globe. Although the Europeans spent a lot of time exploring, they also settled in new areas. Several explorers conquered civilizations and settled. These explorers included Francisco Pizarro, who conquered the Incas, and Hernan Cortes, who conquered the…

Uaxactun is a sacred place of the ancient mayan people. Located in northern guatemala it was first explored by American archaeologists in 1916. The excavations at the temple pyramids of Uaxactun significantly furthered our understanding of ancient mayan civilization. The scholarly article Multispectral imaging of an Early Classic Maya codex fragment from Uaxactun, Guatemala by Nicholas P. Carter & Jeffrey Dobereiner outlines the process of analyzing small fragments of a codex from an ancient…

Chocolate Chocolate is the snack that everyone enjoys but why those who are lactose intolerant can’t enjoy it as well? What does chocolate really contain? Does it have some ingredient that we should worry about? Why can’t a dog digest chocolate? Is there a way for someone who is lactose intolerant to digest milk chocolate without having any negative effects? It is said that chocolate comes from a cocoa bean but how is it transformed into a delicious chocolate bar? Many civilians love to devour…

The Spanish exploration of America brought many new foods, types of plants, and forms of wealth to the European world. The wealth brought to Spain from the Americas came at a cost that was paid for by the enslavement and the sufferings of Native Americans and eventually the Africans. The Spanish colonization from 1492 to 1700 was motivated by religious conversion of all peoples in America and the desire for wealth and profit that had a significant impact on the lives of Native Americans and…

attributed in part to the destruction of historical archives and undiscovered pieces of information nestled within Aztec ruins. It is correct to say that much history of this grand civilization was destroyed during the Spanish Conquest of 1519 led by Hernan Cortes and his populous army of men. However, through archaeological explorations, the remains of the Mexica have allowed us to fill in the gaps in our historical timeline and give us insight into their way of life. I contend that artifacts…

US HISTORY THREE WORLDS MAKE NEW WORLD 1492-1600 Three Old Worlds Create a New 1492 - 1600 Struggle between European kingdoms prompted to an enthusiasm for states and exchanging posts that may fortify the rising countries. This expansionism acquainted Europeans with African and American social orders that had developed over hundreds of years, and the social communication that took after beginning contacts between these human advancements significantly impacted western history. II.…

Critical Analysis: Charles C. Mann wrote 1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus after finding inaccuracies in his high school textbook. The inaccuracies within prompted him to reexamine contemporary historical beliefs. Mann’s 1491 is a social demonstration, utilizing modern theories to explain pre-Columbian societies. Furthermore, 1491 is a journalistic representation of Mesoamerica and the Aztecs, Inka, Maya, and other Inuit communities of the Americas. Mann’s re-evaluation on…

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Christopher Columbus discovered the new world in his voyages, but by accident. The reason for Columbus’s voyage was to find an alternate trade route to the Spice Islands And at this time the passage required Spain to go through the Mediterranean Sea. The sea, however, was controlled by the Ottoman Empire and required a hefty toll. For this reason, Columbus did “not go eastward by land in the usual manner but by the western way” (Doc 1). To bypass the…

For decades America has been a refuge for those hoping to escape their country or start a new life. They advertised the nation as the land of opportunity and a melting pot for those seeking to come to America and find a new life. They welcomed immigrants by sharing their language, culture, and way of life. Nonetheless, not everyone was eager to forsake their culture and traditions. Generally, if immigrants do not assimilate, they continue their traditions, blend their original traditions with…

Throughout the 16th century, the Spaniards established the foundation of colonial society as they ventured throughout the New World. These efforts were not free of conflict and tensions. The Spanish imposed specific customs and practices on indigenous groups. In areas such as Mexico and Peru, indigenous people had to adapt to these Spanish ideas and values, including religious beliefs, sometimes voluntarily, however, most of the time it was forced upon the natives. Religion and evangelization…