Glossary Term – Event
Cortés invaded Mexico
In spring 1519, Hernán Cortés and his expedition landed on the Mayan coast of Yucatán, moving through what is now Mexico, clashing with the local populations and conquering Native cities.
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Glossary Term – Event
Cortés in the Western Hemisphere
Hernán Cortés arrived in the Western Hemisphere.
Glossary Term – Person
Hernán Cortés
Hernán Cortés (1485–1547) was the Spanish explorer and conquistador who conquered the Aztec empire.
Teaching Resource
The Conquest of Mexico: Past and Present Views
Introduction
The conquest of Tenochtitlan by Hernán Cortez in 1519 is one of the most well-known examples of encounters between Europeans and Americans prior to 1600. Some primary sources that document the event still exist, though many are quite difficult for elementary-age students to read and comprehend. This lesson will draw from sources that can be understood by children and will provide basic content knowledge of the event. Students will also be exposed to varying views on the conquest that are both contemporary to the...