Never before in human history had so many of the world's plants, animals, and microorganisms been so thoroughly and so abruptly mixed and dispersed. We call this phenomenon the Columbian Exchange. Determined to farm the American land in a European manner, the colonists introduced their livestock: pigs, horses, mules, sheep, and cattle.
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<span>Hernán Cortés is one of the most well-known Spanish conquistadors. He is best remembered for conquering the Aztec empire and claiming Mexico for Spain. He also helped colonize Cuba and became a governor of New Spain.</span><span>
The Spanish scorned the Aztecs' religion and sought to convert them to Christianity</span>