Cengage Learning
The Earth and Its People: Cortes on the Aztecs: Two Letters to Charles V
This site demonstrates the impression that native Mexican people made on Hernando Cortes during his conquest. Includes good discussion questions.
PBS
Pbs: Hernan Cortes and the Fall of the Aztec Empire
Learn about the fall of the Aztec Empire. You can use the navigation tool at the left to click into more information on the Aztecs and the Spanish conquest of Cortes. Uses popups.
The Newberry Library
The Aztecs and the Making of Colonial Mexico: Europeans Invade the Aztec Empire
Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes invaded the Aztec empire in the 16th century. This conquest led to the colonization of Mexico. The Newberry Library provides an in depth look into this period of Mexican history through photos,...
PBS
Pbs: The Conquistadors
A huge website that provides a virtual field trip exploring the Spanish adventurers who quested for gold and land in the New World. The site has information on Pizarro, Orellana, Cabeza de Vaca, Cortes as well as extensive information...
Other
Aztec Centers in the Region of Lake Texcoco
A map of Lake Texcoco, showing the Aztec centers in the region at the time of the Spanish conquistadors. The entry route of Cortes into the city of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, is designated along with causeways into the city. A few...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Cortes in Mexico, 1519
A map showing the expedition of Hernan Cortes in 1519. This expedition was the third to the mainland and took him all the way into Mexico. This map shows the route from the Battle of Cintla (Tabasco) to Veracruz (Villa Rica de la Vera...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Cortes' March to Mexico, 1519
A map of Mexico showing the sites of the Spanish Conquistador expedition under Hernan Cortes in 1519. The map shows Juanna (Cuba), Tabasco, Vera Cruz, and Mexico City (Tenochtitlan). An inset map details the route taken by Cortez from...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hernan Cortes
(1485-1547) Famous Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hernan Cortes
(1485-1547) Famous Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hernan Cortes
(1485-1547) Famous Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hernan Cortes
(1485-1547) Famous Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hernan Cortes
(1485-1547) The conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Mexico's Colonial Era
The situation in Mexico in the 16th century, after the conquest. This brief site discusses Hernan Cortes, and the territorial expansion that characterized this time in Mexico's history.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: The Maya Civilization and Cities: A Resource Page
The Maya series of articles consists of a map, Maya civilization timeline, cities, numerals and calendar, historical conflicts, and trade and commerce. Articles are written by Luis Dumois, a student of Mayan civilization. Galleries of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gonzalo De Sandoval
A Spanish explorer who was a companion of Hernan Cortes.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pedro De Alvarado
(1495-1541) Spanish conquistador who was second command to Hernan Cortes during the conquest of Mexico.
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