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1. Why did the Spanish conquistador Cortez sail from Cuba with his army? ________________________________________
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2. Using
a map of North America, find Cuba and Mexico.
In what general direction did Cortez sail to reach the
Aztecs?________________________________________________
3. What
did Cortez find when he reached Tenochtitlan?
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4. What
was the name of the ruler of the Aztecs?
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Essay Question – using
facts and details, answer the following.
A) Compare the life of the Aztecs before and after the arrival of the Spanish
conquistadors.
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B)
What did the Spanish gain from the expedition of Cortez?
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