jan 1, 1521 - Hernan Cortes took Control of The Aztec Empire
Description:
Hernan Cortes was a Spanish Conquistador that gained fame for taking control of the valuable Aztec Empire and claiming the land, and the abundant eof Aztec valuables for Spain. Despite being the underdogs of the fight with only 500 men to the Aztecs' millions. The Aztecs were defeated due to the advancements in warfare that Spain had. Guns, steel, horses, and weaponry in general led to the downfall of the Montezuma and the Aztecs.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1521
Now
~ 504 years ago