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Cortes Arrived in Mexico in Search of the Aztec Civilization in 1519

March 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico in search of the Aztec civilization and their wealth in 1519. Cortes led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century continue reading »

Aztec King Cuauhtémoc was Executed by Cortés’s forces in 1525

February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, the Aztec king Cuauhtémoc was executed by Hernán Cortés's forces in 1525. Hernán Cortés was marching on Tenochtitlán and Cuauhtémoc defended the city through a four-month siege. continue reading »