Asked by nagham elbizri on Apr 28, 2024
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As a result of the 16th century conquest of the Mexica by __________________, there was a continued Spanish alliance with the Nahua, who were crucial in remaking Mexico into New Spain.
A) Pizarro
B) de Soto
C) Cortes
D) Cabot
Mexica
Refers to the indigenous people who were the rulers of the Aztec Empire, centered in what is now Mexico City, before the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
New Spain
Refers to a territorial entity of the Spanish Empire in North America, Central America, Asia, and Oceania, from the 16th to the 19th century.
- Understand the role of key figures and events in the colonization of the Americas and the subsequent effects on Native American populations.
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shannel chambersMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hernán Cortés led the conquest of the Mexica (Aztec Empire), and his alliances with various indigenous groups, including the Nahua, were pivotal in the establishment of New Spain.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of key figures and events in the colonization of the Americas and the subsequent effects on Native American populations.
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