1 févr. 1519 - Cortes Arrives in Present Day Mexico

Description:

Interaction of Europe and the World:
He ignored orders telling him that he cannot go on his voyage and set sail in 1518 with 11 ships. He would align himself with some of the Natives and over throw the Aztec Empire. His conquering of the Aztecs would be a significant moment in history for it shows the beginning of European domination of the Americas.
Symbol:
Aztec symbol