Fill in the table with more information about Cortes and Pizarro and their role in establishing the Spanish Empire.
Understand the Problem
The question is presenting a table with the title "Spain Establishes an Empire". The table has three columns: Columbus, Cortes, and Pizarro. The Columbus column has the entry "Columbus arrives in the West Indies in 1492". The Cortes and Pizarro columns are empty.
Answer
Columbus initiated Spanish colonization, Cortes conquered the Aztecs, and Pizarro conquered the Incas, establishing the Spanish Empire.
{ "Columbus": [ "Arrived in the West Indies in 1492", "Initiated Spanish exploration and colonization" ], "Cortes": [ "Conquered the Aztec Empire", "Claimed Mexico for Spain", "Brought smallpox that decimated the native population" ], "Pizarro": [ "Conquered the Inca Empire", "Executed Inca leader Atahualpa", "Established Spanish dominance in South America" ] }
Answer for screen readers
{ "Columbus": [ "Arrived in the West Indies in 1492", "Initiated Spanish exploration and colonization" ], "Cortes": [ "Conquered the Aztec Empire", "Claimed Mexico for Spain", "Brought smallpox that decimated the native population" ], "Pizarro": [ "Conquered the Inca Empire", "Executed Inca leader Atahualpa", "Established Spanish dominance in South America" ] }
More Information
Columbus's voyages marked the beginning of European colonization of the Americas. Cortes and Pizarro were instrumental figures in the Spanish colonization.
Tips
Ensure that each person is matched with their correct achievements and the empires they influenced.
Sources
- The Spanish conquistadores and colonial empire - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Francisco Pizarro | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
- Hernán Cortés ‑ Biography, Facts & Accomplishments - history.com
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