Tenochtitlan

fires and torrential rains” (Aztecs reign of blood & splendor 11). I believe the Early Postclassic AD is also a significant event because “In AD 1100 the Aztecs migration began they left their ancestral homeland Aztlan or present Mexico City for Tenochtitlan” (Aztecs reign of blood & splendor 48). So, in my opinion, I believe Dale Brown’s book was interesting because it has taught me about the Early Postclassic period in AD 900-1250. I have learned that the Aztecs carved a calendar that will…

his introductory chapter into six main sections—the indigenous people of Mesoamerica, Tenochtitlan, Mexica civilization, the Spanish, Spanish historical sources, and indigenous historical resources—which connect to provide the necessary context for the remainder of his book. I. The indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica A. Schwartz discusses the indigenous…

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conqueror and explorer who was recognized for defeating the Aztec empire as well as conquering the land of Mexico and claiming it for Spain. Born in 1485 in his hometown Medellin, Spain, He lived with his father, Martin Cortes, and his mother Catalina Pizarro Altamirano. His guardians were poor members of the lower nobility class. Hernan set sail to the new world at the age of 19.[1]. Cortes conquered the land of Cuba in 1511. In the year of 1518, Velázquez, an…

to the Gulf coast and from central Mexico to present-day Guatemala. The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan became a mighty metropolis with its advanced technological innovations. New technologies such as Chinampas or “floating gardens” for growing crops, aqueducts carrying fresh water, transportation canal systems, great causeways, large temples and buildings, and a coordinated administration allowed Tenochtitlan to flourish and rival European cities of the time. Aztec society was defined by social…

capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is present day Mexico City, El Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Mexica. The temple was built in AD 1325 when the Mexica arrived to Tenochtitlan. They determined this was the land which indicated Huitzilopochtli’s prophecy by the appearance of an eagle that was held by a snake while perched on a cactus (Moctezuma 37). Upon arriving at the prophesied land, the construction of the impressive city of Tenochtitlan…

well fed, taken care of, and got to stay in Montezuma’s Palace. Montezuma soon became a hostage in his own palace, and Cortés ruled through him. It is unknown how this happened. This was just the beginning of Montezuma’s end. Cortés had to leave Tenochtitlan to fight of Velázquez’s men, who would surely have him jailed for his acts against Velázquez, left Alvarado in charge. Alvarado was on of Cortés’s most trusted captains. During the Toxcalt celebration, Alvarado had every one attending the…

How the Spanish Conquered the “New World” In this essay, I will argue that the most important advantage that the Spanish had that made their conquests successful were the alliances they made with the native people of the America's. Matthew Restall, author of Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest writes about the crucial alliance Cortés makes with the Tlaxcalan people. "As these Tlaxcalans rightly judged, with Spanish assistance, they would be able to destroy the Mexica Empire and its capital…

sacrifice anymore and many people still study the Aztecs and will forever be in the history of the world. They ended with victory. The conquistadores lay the Aztec empire to waste, erasing the remnants of the culture as best they could, scorching Tenochtitlán by fire, leveling its temples. Rubble would make up the foundations of a new world, the cradle of a brand new people. The history of the Spanish and Aztec will be in the history of the world for a really long time and people will keep…

the last minutes because of Cortés’ differences with the governor of Cuba. However, Cortés ignored the recall and went on to his voyage to Tenochtitlan. When he arrived, Cortés burned the ship down so his men could not escape. He wrote five letters to the Spanish king and one of his letters, “Second Letter to the Spanish Crown”, explains his arrival at Tenochtitlan and the description of the city. Nevertheless, his letter is not just describing the city. Cortés’s intent of the letter was to…

The Spanish Conquistadors wanted to find wealth, gold and silver, and people. In 1519 the Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes walked into ‘the new world’ in Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital. Many of the European Conquistadors were second born sons consequently Hernan was properly second or third born son as the laws in Spain at the time considered that the first born sons would get all of the father's land and wealth. “Second sons of wealthy nobles, afforded an education but no rights to inherit…