Cortés and the Unseen Consequences of Conquest

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Cortés and the Unseen Consequences of Conquest

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    In the summer of 1519, Hernán Cortés embarked from Spain, driven by dreams of conquest and the promise of riches in the New World. Upon arrival, he discovered a weakened Aztec Empire. Beyond mere gold, he encountered rich cultures and varied societies. Aided by Malinche, a native woman fluent in Nahuatl and Spanish, Cortés skillfully navigated intricate political landscapes. The Aztecs mistakenly viewed him as the returning god Quetzalcoatl and greeted him warmly. Although the Spanish seemed formidable with their horses and guns, it was European diseases that truly devastated the Aztecs, leading to their swift decline. Cortés’s pursuit of wealth indelibly transformed the Americas, showcasing that real power stems from knowledge and unforeseen ramifications.