New Spain New Spain was the largest empire in the world and the first to colonize. New Spain was created when Diego Velazquez led two expeditions to Hispaniola in 1517 and Hernando Cortes led an expedition to the mainland of the colony Cuba, west of Hispaniola, in 1519. In 1520, the Aztec city of Azcapotzalco was conquered. This later became a Mexican administrative borough. When the greatest Aztec city, Tenochtitlan, was conquered, the first phase of the Spanish conquest was completed.
7. Compare the strategies and motives underlying the conquest of the Aztecs by Cortez and the conquest of the Incas by Pizzaro. 8. What were the major causes of war between the Powhatans and the English settlers? 9 Discuss the significance of Powhatan’s statement, "Why will you take by force = what you may have quietly by love?"
Lorent Taylor Mrs. Rosen AP US History Period 6 1/1/2014 DBQ American expansionism in the late 19th century and early 20th century was, to a large extent, a continuation of past United States expansionism, while also departing with previous expansionism in some aspects. During the period of time between the late 19th century and early 20th century, America was going through significant changes. After a revolution in Cuba against the Spanish, as well as the Americans starting the Spanish-American War, the Americans received several territorial concessions from their defeated opponent. Thus, America started on the path to imperialism, gaining several more territories in a short amount of time. Such an expansion in the late 19th century and early 20th century was mostly a continuation of past United States expansionism, such as that in the West after the Louisiana Purchase and Mexican-American War.
On November 8th 1519, Don Hernando Cortes and six hundred Spaniards entered the city of Mexico. In Xoloco, Motecuhzoma’s originally thought that these spanish men were prince Quetzalcoatl and other gods. Yet they were far from gods. They were not there to answer all their prayers and hopes but were there to take over the Aztec Capital. On August 13, 1521, the Aztec capital surrendered to Cortes.
Historians refer to the period after the War of 1812 as the Era of Good Feelings. In my opinion, this reference is inaccurate because, for many reason, nationalism and sectionalism began to rise throughout the country. One reason for sectionalism is that many areas had different opinions on slavery and voting that favored their area and not others. Another reason was that nationalism, or a strong feeling of patriotic support, was not common. Most of the time, the occurrence of nationalism was seen only on Independence Day.
As Mexico was granted independence in 1821, America took over former Mexican land such as the former republic of Texas 1836-1845. In the Mexican American war of 1846-1848 all areas north of the Mexican boarder was now American land. In 1849 100,000 people went to California because of a Gold rush. Northern and Southern states had differing opinions on the west. In 1861 four proposals dominated the debate what to do with slavery in the new
*Opportunity was there for example if USA had backed Venezuela over border dispute in interests of that Latin American country rather than the British independent of any Anglo-American rivalries (b/t England & the USA) that existed at the time In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War started b/c – Russia sought ice-free ports in Chinese Manchuria. TR became involved when the Japanese, who were seriously winning – they sank the entire Russian Baltic fleet which steamed all the way from the Baltic around Africa to off the coast of Japan to be completely destroyed by the Japanese Imperial Navy – way more modern than Russian navy at the time. Japan asked for help b/c they were running out of “Men and Yen” (soldiers & $). Pres TR organized a conference at Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1905 to mediate an end to the war. He also helped arrange an international conference in Algrecias, Spain in 1906 over North African conflicts.
With the help of Dona Maria, a local native, and a Spanish ship wreck survivor, Cortés was able to communicate with the Mayans. Dona Maria also provided the Europeans with tactics and political intelligence. Also, the chief, Muteczuma, believed that Cortés was a “white-god” who it would be difficult to defeat, which in turn aided the Europeans. [Lecture Note: Conquest Aztec Empire] “The Mayans believed Cortés to be the descendent of the white-skinned god Quetzalcoatlin of Aztec prophesy. This prophesy stated that Quetzalcoatlin had left Mexico in the tenth century but would return from the east to reclaim his authority over the Aztecs.
Howard Zinn tries to describe the history without changing the facts. He tries to tell the truth, preferring to talk about the discovery of America from the viewpoint of the Arawaks. The North American colonies of England followed the example of Columbus's early in his actions in the Bahamas. Already in 1585, even before any permanent settlements were the Englishmen in Virginia, Richard Grenville arrived on the American continent with seven ships. Indians hospitably welcomed newcomers, but as soon as one of the natives stole a small silver cup, Grenville sacked and burned the entire
Colonialism and Revolutions Donna Nichols Western Governors University Colonialism and Revolutions The colonization of North America began in 1492, when Europeans from Spain, France, and England began sending people over to establish territories and obtain land and riches for their countries. The new territories would remain under their countries rule and religions and expand their empire. After 3 failed attempts at colonization, England sent 3 more ships to America in 1607 in search of gold. These men were peasants and beggars or men of professions not conducive to early settlement life, like goldsmiths and barbers. They came to America looking for new opportunities of wealth and land ownership not available to them in Europe.