jan 1, 1519 - The Arrival of Cortes in Mexico
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Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador and a famous explorer. Of all of his discoveries the most notable was the expedition to Mexico. He claimed the country for Spain and defeated the Aztec Empire. He helped colonize Cuba and had a huge impact on modern day South America.
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TIMELINE OF MAJOR EVENTS ASSIGNMENT
West and the World History Unit 1
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