Question

After the conquest of the Aztec people by Spanish conquistadors, there were very few artifacts of Aztec culture left for historians to study today. What happened to the evidence left by centuries of Aztec civilization?
The Spanish wanted to introduce new technology to the Aztec people, so they destroyed the tools that existed there.

The Aztecs did not want their advanced knowledge to fall into the hands of the Spanish, so they destroyed the artifacts themselves.

The Spanish used Aztec artifacts for other purposes, such as fuel and building materials.

The Spanish destroyed any Aztec artifacts they found, in an effort to wipe out the culture as well as the people.

Answer 1

Dr. Barry Carr. Barry Carr is an historian who specializes in the social, economic and political history of modern Mexico and the greater Caribbean.

He founded and directed the Institute of Latin American Studies at La Trobe University, where he also taught between 1972 and 2008. Since leaving La Trobe University, he has developed close links with the newly established Australian National Centre for Latin American Studies at the Australian National University in Canberra, where he is an adjunct professor.

Dr. Carr's research interests have included 20th century labour and agrarian history of Mexico and Cuba, the development of radicalism and revolutionary movements in Latin America, and the history of tourism and leisure in Mexico.

Barry is also the author of seven books and numerous journal articles and book chapters. So without further ado, please join me in welcoming Dr. Barry Carr to the stage.