What were the reasons for the Spanish conquest of the Americas?
The Spanish Conquistadors had many goals, but the two primary reasons for conquering were to steal wealth for their country and to civilize the natives with religion—in particular, Catholicism.
Why did conquistadors come from Extremadura?
Extremadura was a poor man’s land, living conditions were harsh, and many Extremeños pursued fortune and adventure in the New World. They brought riches from their overseas journeys and most of the monuments in Trujillo are from that period. Many of these conquistadors were from Trujillo.
Who were the leaders in the Spanish conquest of the Americas?
For the conquest era, two names of Spaniards are generally known because they led the conquests of high indigenous civilizations, Hernán Cortés, leader of the expedition that conquered the Aztecs of Central Mexico, and Francisco Pizarro, leader of the conquest of the Inca in Peru.
Why were conquistadors attracted by America?
Conquistadors. Soon after Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, the Spanish began to hear stories of civilizations with immense riches. Hoping to claim this wealth and territory for Spain and themselves, conquistadors, or “conquerors,” sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
Why were Spanish conquistadors so successful?
The Spanish conquistadors had many military advantages over the New World natives. The Spanish had steel weapons and armor, which made them nearly unstoppable, as native weapons could not pierce Spanish armor nor could native armor defend against steel swords.
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