Helen Zafar: My name is Riley too!!! :D
Arlen Hamper: "The expectation among the Aztecs about the return of Quetzalcoatl was considerable. Cortes’ armada arrived at Veracruz on Holy Thursday of 1519. Moctezuma Xocoyotzin II contemplated how to approach the strangers, one of whom could be Quetzalcoatl. Ruling Tenochtitlan from 1502 to 1520, Moctezuma was devoutly religious and well-read in the ancient doctrines. Moctezuma sent envoys to greet the newcomers, and the Spaniard fired shots to intimidate the greeting party. Reports went back to Moctezuma, saying: "The noise weakened one, dizzied one. Something like a stone came out of their weapons in a shower of fire and sparks. The smoke was foul; it had a sickening, fetid smell." Another message characterized the visitors as people with "very light skin, much lighter than ours. They all have long beards, and their hair comes only to their ears"The envoys also described the visitors, who traveled on horseback, as beas! ts with "two heads and six legs". Montezuma decided to meet Cortés, who ultimately, aware of his superiority, conquered Tenochtitlán. In comparison to the British colonization that occurred later in the north, the Spaniards wanted to colonize the entire continent. The British inhabited the continent more slowly and less ambitiously. Cortes viewed the death of Indians as a tragedy, considering they could help the Spanish crown tap the resources of the land. The British, on the other hand, interpreted the death of Indians as divine help to further the English cause. "I'm gonna say that Moctezuma was curious as to what the noises his greeting party heard so he wanted to find out for himself. He prob never saw a light(er) skinned person and was curious about how they would act and if they were friendly....Show more
Carter Dewater: They thought cortez and his men were gods because they had the 'hair of the suns' (they were blondes) that was in the aztec prophecies. I onl! y know that one, I'd try wikipedia.
Leisa Brodnex: Yes s! oy would go in the blank and for the next one it would be Yo estoy muy ocupada. Miguel esta enfermo hoy. and im not sure for the last one what does it mean by ser? if you let me know i can help you out ok.
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