The Spanish conquest of the Aztecs in 1521, led by Hernando Cortes, was a landmark victory for the European settlers. Following the Spanish arrival in Mexico, a huge battle erupted between the army of Cortes and theAztec people under the rule of Montezuma.
1521. The Spanish conquest of the Aztecs<span> in 1521, led by Hernando </span>Cortes<span>, was a landmark victory for the European settlers. Following the Spanish arrival in Mexico, a huge battle erupted between the army of </span>Cortes<span> and the </span>Aztec<span> people under the rule of Montezuma.</span>
First impressions are said to be lasting impressions, and indeed, it is remarkable how soon the New World "that was never before known to anyone" was viewed as a land of wealth, promise, and opportunity
