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Sleeping Freshman Never Lie By Carmen Cortez
Not Always A Traditional Hero
A hero's quest, is the most eventful part of the story. The hero will often experience many hardships
and obstacles along the way. In every piece of writing you can spot the departure, initiation, and
return. The movie Spy Kids directed by Robert Rodriguez, has pre teen Carmen Cortez, take
leadership of her little brother and fight off evil while trying to save her kidnapped spy parents. In
novel Sleeping Freshman Never Lie by David Lubar, we learn the tale of Scott Hudson as he takes
on his freshman year of high school and tries to fit in, impress his crush, and keep his middle school
friend group together, all while preparing to be a big brother. A Hero quest archetype includes
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Carmen always thought so little of her younger brother until the very end of the film where she
speaks these heartfelt words, "Don't listen to her Juni you're stronger than her, you're smarter..."
(Spy Kids). She finally is nice to her brother and gives him credit for who he is. She is finally acting
like a real heroine and giving him confidence to fight off his own little battle. Scott also has a
moment of everything coming into place at the end of the story when," Me and Lee and Wesley,
standing on one side of a big glass window gazing at my new baby brother"(Lubar 275). Scott
finally found his group of friends that have his back and he can finally relax about the whole baby
brother thing. He can now use what he learned from his freshman year and apply it to life at home,
at school and dealing with a new baby brother. Finally the hero has accomplished a mission and
learned some new things to bring home upon his return from the quest, and apply to their daily
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Compare And Contrast Christopher Columbus And Hernando Cortez
Once the New World was revealed, several explorers were sent to claim land for the countries they
represented. One explorer was Hernando Cortez who was sent by Spain to claim the Aztec capital,
Tenochtitlan. John Cabot was sent to explore what is now Canada by King Henry VII of England.
Another notorious explorer would be Christopher Columbus who initially was the first to actually
find the New World. Although explorers come from different countries, they all share a desire to
accumulate land and wealth. Hernando Cortez, of Spain, was sent to explore and claim the Aztec
Empire. Spain sent Cortez there only after hearing about great treasures supposedly being hidden
there. Cortez was given a small expedition of about six hundred men to command
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Hernan Cortez Expedition
During a time when there were many expeditions to the new world, Hernan Cortez was a man who
set out to expand Spain's grasp on newly discovered land. The Governor had scheduled for Cortez to
explore the newly discovered Mexico area in a small expedition. It was ultimately canceled, but
Cortez still set out on February 18th, 1519 with Spanish men to the new land.
In Mexico, Cortez claimed the land for Spain and prepared to take down the Mayans and their
leader, Montezuma II. He acquired an interpreter and mistress from natives at Tabasco and then
teamed up with the Tlaxcalans, enemies of the Aztecs. He and his men marched through Mexico and
began the Siege of Tenochtitlan. First, Cortez took over the main Aztec city of Tenochtitlan by
coming
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Don Cortez Research Paper
We have taken the city of Tenochtitlan on August thirteenth year of our lord 1521. Many people died
in the siege because of the long hard fought battle. The city is nearly destroyed from Don Cortez's
soldiers that came in and took all the spoils from the Indians. The Emperor was sent his spoils of a
fifth of the treasures, which I am sure he will be glad to receive. There is however some reluctance
of the men here after this battle. Don Cortez acts as if he runs this entire continent now. The
allegations Velazquez has sent through Bishop Juan Rodriguez de Fonseca have reached our shores
and his fears that Don Cortez wishes to rule this land. For me it is becoming more and more
apparent that these allegations may in fact be true, but
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How Did Woody Indians Influence Society In The 1930's
If I walked up to a person today they most likely wouldn't know who John Steinbeck, Will Rogers or
Woody Guthrie is. In the 1930s, this was a different story. Everybody knew who they were in the
30's. Steinbeck, Guthrie, and Rogers were famous for their work considering the Great Depression.
The Great Depression was caused by the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Will Rogers, Woody Guthrie,
and John Steinbeck all influenced society in the 30's by providing a means of diversion for the
common man.
In the 1930's the people of America turned to John Steinbeck to understand and relate to the
hardships of the Depression. John Steinbeck was most famous for writing Of Mice and Men which
references the Great Depression. Another one of his novels is about the Great Depression, it is called
The Grapes of Wrath. The Grapes of Wrath was about the lack of jobs, food, and money in
Oklahoma. The trials that the people went through were scary. People from all over the country read
The Grapes of Wrath. The Story of Oklahoma states that "sophisticated New Yorkers had heard
about Okies, and many had read John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath" (Baird 340). This quote
proves that people all over America read it. This book really explained ... Show more content on
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Woody Guthrie was the most famous folk singer in the 1930's. Guthrie was born in Oklahoma and
moved to Texas when he was 18. Guthrie was in the hardest hit area when Black Sunday came
around. His songs written near or during the Great Depression were supposed to put a hand on the
country's shoulder and say that we can get through this. The Story of Oklahoma states that "much of
Woody Guthrie's life was tragic, but he managed to make it into a joyful song" (Baird 340). This
quote explains that Guthrie's life was hard. Guthrie wrote his most famous song "This Land is Your
Land" in New York City. Guthrie's songs were a pick–me–up for the nation at this horrible
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Analysis Of Music In The Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez
Music is sound organized by humans; audible statement that mirrors a way of life or a way of
thinking; a language spoken directly, without translation, between people who understand. In this
class we studied liberal arts, and how it uses general intellectual development rather than opposed
training, to develop a musical analysis of music such as "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez". To
develop an analysis, we group the organization of music into five musical elements rhythm, melody,
harmony, texture, and form, and we find some type of organization or order in these pieces like
pulse and background instruments to help identify these elements. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
genre is a corrido, which is a Mexican/ Mexican American popular narrative song and poetry form.
The sorry of the corrido is when Cortina became a Mexican hero when he shot a deputy/ marshal in
the 1850's for the mistreating one of his mother's young servants. This incident led to an open
conflict with the American authorities. This story represented the struggles that the people were
facing in the region and Cortez's ability to evade capture. This corrido was taken place in American
in Texas along the Mexico border. He was captured for the murders that he committed and was
sentenced to life in prison. The first Musical element that was included in the class was rhythm.
Rhythm is an element of music that deals with the arrangement of sound and silences in relation to
time. To describe the rhythm of The Ballad
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The Motto Analysis
Aubrey "Drake" Graham is one of the biggest rapper and television actor, who is best known in
Canada for playing a role as Jimmy Brook, the "wheelchair guy" on Degrassi. He began his
transition into the world of Hip–Hop which is a style of popular music of rap, a subculture of inner–
youths who are typically devotees of rap music. One of his well–known songs is "The Motto," a
song that has been popularized and defined as YOLO, an acronym for "you only live once." It
implies that one should enjoy life, even if that means to take risks in life. The video, "The Motto"
illustrates that acquiring loads of cash and material possessions such as good looking low–riders,
fine women, and appealing jewelry are the sources of pleasure and happiness. I agree with Drake's
interpretation of YOLO because in the United States, having money gives an individual access to
anything and although the United States is a free country, money can give freedom and choices.
The phrase YOLO has been widely used by young adolescents in high school. According to NBC
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As a result, the border corrido focused more on Cortez to resolve a hopeless situation and many
Mexican American saw Cortez as the kind of hero they needed. "El corrido de Gregorio Cortez" was
popular during this time, but by the 1920s, the song became less important and people just focused it
on the general life on Cortez. 20 years later the corrido continued to be one of the favorite among
Mexicans and in 1958, Americo Paredes told Gregorio's life in a book called, With His Pistol in His
Hand: A Border Balled and its Hero. Paredes helped to popularize the story and the corrido again
among the Mexican–American population in the United States. Paredes reintroduced Gregorio to the
Anglos community which brings old history to
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Comparing Cortez And Columbus
Cortez was born on 1485, Medellin in western Spain. He originally studied in law, but decided to
find fame and wealth in exploring. He travelled to Cuba, and then became the leader of an
expedition to explore Mexico. He was to convert the natives of Mexico to God, he was also to bring
back gold to Europe from Mexico. Cortez and Columbus were very much alike; they both wanted
fame and wealth and looked for it in exploration. These men did succeed in their quest, but they did
not do it the way they had planned it out. They both have very controversial pasts; looking back
people even wonder if they were good, Or evil? Cortez started his voyage to Mexico, by persuading
Velazquez to allow him to lead his own expedition to find wealth in Mexico. Velazquez ... Show
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Cortez ignored his command, and set sail. Once he landed in now Veracruz, he made friends with
the locals and traded goods. Cortez looking for wealth, wanted to go to the biggest civilization
known as the Aztecs. It was a three month journey through rough terrain. Anyone that defied Cortez
he would slaughter, the natives would ether surrender or be put to death. The leader of the Aztecs
Montezuma worried that Cortez was a prophecy of a white god coming from the east; Cortez used
this to instill fear into his opponents. Once Cortez made it to the Aztecs, Montezuma welcomed
Cortez into his city with wide open arms and bearing gifts. Cortez was treated very well there, and
he found all of the riches he was looking for. But he found a little more than he expected. He had
been shown a sacrifice of a human; they cut out their heart and
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Samantha Cortez Garcia
Samantha Cortez
Samantha Cortez Garcia (born April 20, 2000), Sam, is a Mexican– American sophomore student
currently attending Mckay High School. She first began her career as a student at the age of five
attending Washington Elementary as a kindergarten student.
Early Childhood
Sam was born in Salem, Oregon at the Salem Hospital. Until the age of two her family used to live
in apartments. When her mother got pregnant with her younger brother, Victor, they moved to their
3– bedroom house where they now reside. Her first language was spanish and she didn't learn
english until she started kindergarten. Before she entered school her education had already started.
Her mother used to make her sit down and practice math equations and learn the
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Hernan Cortez Accomplishments
Did you know that past explorers were known to travel for riches and fame? They just wanted to be
known, and be able to say they were there, and seen many things; or the accomplishments they have
made. For instance, Hernan Cortez was born in 1485 in Medellin, Spain. He was a Spanish
conquistador who defeated the Aztec Empire and claimed Mexico for Spain. He also studied at the
university of Salamanca. In 1504, he traveled to Santo Domingo and settled in a town called Azua
and served as a notary. In 1515, he joined the expedition of Cuba led by Diego Velazquez and served
as the mayor of Santiago. In 1518, he set sail to Mexico with eleven ships and five hundred men. By
1519, he reached the Mexican coast.
Some hardships Cortez faced included him becoming allies with natives, and others. he used deadly
force to conquer Mexico. He fought Tiaxacan and Cholula warriors. He marched to Tenochtitlan and
captured the ruler Montezuma II., although , he had to leave because the Spanish troops were
coming to arrest him for disobeying orders. But he did return later because the Spanish was set out
by the Aztecs. In 1515, he conquered the Aztecs and King Charles appointed him to be the governor
of New Spain. Some interesting facts about Hernan Cortez was that after he conquered the Aztecs,
his authority and position was questioned, and they also formed a rebellion against him. Between
1540–1547, he spent time being recognized for his achievements, and support from the Spanish
royal courts. Unlike modern day explorers like Neil Armstrong who studies science and have
passion for things in space.
Neil Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on August 5, 1930. Neil Armstrong was the first man
to walk on the moon. After serving as naval aviator from 1949 to 1952 he joined the National
Advisory Committee Aeronautics (NACA) in 1955. His first assignment was with NACA Lewis
research center (NASA) in Cleveland. Over the next 17 years he was an engineer, test pilot,
astronaut and administrator for NACA and its successor agency, the national aeronautics and space
administration (NASA). Neil Armstrong became an astronaut in 1962. He was assigned a command
for Gemini 8 mission. Gemini was launched on March 16, 1966 and Armstrong
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Assessment And Evaluation Of Family Therapy
The objective of this paper is to provide the assessment and evaluation of family therapy as it
pertains to the therapeutic approach of Solution–Focused Therapy. The given information underlines
the pertinent resources related to individual and family therapy and the application of SFT
techniques. This paper examines the presenting problem while directing the family from the
problem to the solution. Background information of the family Latoya and Cortez are both in their
early 30s and have been in a long committed relationship for the past eight years. The couple got
engaged last December and the two share a 5 year old son named CJ. Cortez was born and raised in
Huntsville, AL with both parents; he is the only child. Throughout Cortez's life, he always needed
the acceptance and approval of his peers for a majority of his life decisions. Latoya is from a single–
parent household in Cleveland, Ohio. Latoya's father left her mother and younger brother when she
was 6 years old. Latoya shortly became emotionally unattached to her family, accepting that she will
never see her father again. Both Latoya and Cortez work demanding jobs and often feel stressed and
exhausted at the end of each day. Cortez's job often consists of more hours, where he usually works
at least 6 days a week. At times Latoya feels lonely and the need for some attention and affection.
When the two are together they often argue about Latoya's partying habits, Cortez's working hours
and
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The Cortez Family Paper
Description of the approach each of the professionals involved are using that may support or limit
Paula's personal empowerment.
Brief description of the case: The Cortez Family
Paula is a Latina 43 years of age female. She is divorced from her ex–husband (David). She has a 20
years old son named Miguel. Unfortunately, when Miguel was at the tender age of eight, Paula had
to give up her paternal rights due to her failing health issues. Paula suffer from severely social
interaction. She identifies her religion as Catholic.
As a young girl growing up in a moderate family, Paula experienced physical abused from the hands
of her mother and father. As a result, from that physical abused, she departed her parent's home and
became an intravenous drug user with (David). Paula while abusing drugs became pregnant by
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Paula was diagnosed HIV positive in 1987. Paula had a severe brain infection that left her paralyzed
on the right side of her body. She was also diagnosed with hepatitis C. Paula became pregnant by
her new boyfriend. Her pregnancy was high risk due to her medical condition. Paula delivered a
healthy baby girl. Her baby was born HIV negative, however, she had to detox from the effects of
the pain medication.
Description of the approach each of the professionals involved that may support or limit Paula's
personal empowerment.
From reading this case study of "The Cortez Family" Paula had three professionals involved with
her case. The Psychiatrist, Social Worker and Physician.
First the psychiatrist, I felt that the psychiatrist limited Paula's personal empowerment. It stated from
the reading that Paula was severely socially isolated as she has limited contact with family and lack
of peer network of any kind. I know during her initial intake assessment that should have been
address. The question should have been asked why she rather be socially withdrawal from her
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Hernan Cortez Research Paper
In today's world, we have many famous explorers that we study in text books. One person that is
lesser known is Hernan Cortez. Hernan Cortez was born into a lesser noble family in the year of
1485. He was born by the name of Hernan Cortez Pizarror (aztec–history,com). Hernan was
destined by his parents to become a lawyer. Setting his own path, Hernan Cortez became a
conquistador instead at the age of nineteen. Denying his orders to not set sail, Hernan took eleven
ships and more than five hundred men to the Mexican Coast (biography.com). Later becoming a
ruler and a criminal, he died December 2, 1547. Before Hernan became an explorer, it was believed
he studied at the University of Salamanca (Minister,biography.com). There he studied law that he
failed, but enjoyed writing and learning Latin (aztec–history.com). Hernan denied orders to not start
his voyage by Diego Velazquez in 1511, while determining on going or not, he worked in the civil
government and also lead Santiago as mayor for a bit (biography.com). When Hernan reached the
Mexican Coast in February 1519 he allied with the compatible natives, but the ones who were not
received deadly force. Before he strived to take down the Aztec Empire, he fought against Tlaxcala
and Cholula warriors. When he traveled to Hispaniola, today's Haiti and the ... Show more content
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While there, he acquired more land and more slaves. He was a very important man to Cuba. He was
a man of many talents, being a ruler in more than one place but in Cuba he also became a farmer.
There in Cuba he married the governor's sister, Catalina Nuarez (historytoday.com). Upon Catalina's
mysterious death, many people think her death was murder. After all, Hernan Cortez's nickname was
"Killer" (biography.yourdictionary.com) Hernan was not just known for his devious nickname,
Hernan was an early 16th century womanizer and gambler. After Catalina's death, Hernan became a
risky lover having several wives later
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Gregorio Cortez And High Horse Similarities
There are men in the world that are completely different, but happen to have a few similarities.
Gregorio Cortez and High Horse are two different men but also have little in common. For one,
Cortez is an outlaw and no matter how bad things are, he doesn't stop. On the other hand, High
Horse is a romantic, but doesn't give up because he knows who he loves and is willing to do
whatever he has to for the girl he is going to marry. "And he said he loved the girl so much that he
was man enough to do anything Red Deer or anybody else could think up." Cortez and High Horse
have one similarity, which is truly believing in something. The difference between their beliefs is
that Cortez believes he is unstoppable. "The Major Sheriff shot first, and he
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Herman Cortez: Gold Survived By Slavery In America
There were limitless wealth with American tribes in gold and other metals the Spanish wanted it so
they created law called gold rescue. Meaning they could go to America if the king got twenty
percent. The law gold rescue exploited through slavery of people in the New World. The land
original believed to be an island and the natives made into slaves. When the Spanish tried to make
slaves out of natives, the Mayans attacked them. Finding some natives who knew Spanish who
reveled there was gold. There was a second expedition where Spaniards took friendly contact
leading to receiving gifts of masks that had gold on them. This news was to King Charles about the
gold and sent the masks. Herman Cortez was captain third expedition and he contributed
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Hernando Cortez Essay
Hernando Cortez was one of the bravest military leaders of all time. Born in Medellin, Spain, he was
a Spanish Conquistador who conquered most of Central America. He also gave Spain three–hundred
years of control over Mexico. Cortez started exploring in the early 1500's. He explored to find riches
and conquered by being observant of the natives. With a small army, he conquered the Aztec
Empire. Cortez went to the university in Salamanca, Spain. He attended the university to study Latin
and Law. Unfortunately, Cortez completed only two years of school. He returned to his family in
Medellin, Spain. However, life became boring for him. Nevertheless, Christopher Columbus
inspired Cortez to explore the New World. Finally, Cortez was able to ... Show more content on
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Cortez prepared for this expedition. However, Velasquez became regretful of his decision. He
thought Cortez wanted to conquer the Mayans for his own personal gains. Velasquez attempted to
change his orders, but it was too late. Cortez set sail and continued to put his fleet together. In 1519,
Cortez explored the Yucatan coastline. Landing in Tabasco, Cortez captured the natives. Although,
Tabasco people possessed little of value, they told Cortez of the great treasures of the Aztec Empire.
Cortez moved his troops northward and conquered the port of Vera Cruz. In Vera Cruz, Cortez made
plans to advance against the Aztecs. He took a Tabasco woman and enlisted her help to supplement
his army. Cortez used her to translate the native language to Aguilar. Aguilar was another Spaniard
shipped wreck at the port of Vera Cruz. He had learned the language of the natives. Aguilar
translated the language to Cortez troops. They learned about the traditions of the Aztec people.
Cortez used this information he gathered to defeat the Aztecs. Finally, he convinced the native tribes
to fight with him against the Aztecs. He knew he needed these allies to conquer the Aztec empire.
With the knowledge of a myth about a white god, he was able to betray Montezuma II.
"Quetzalcoatl was an Aztecan god. His name means "the feathered serpent" in the Nahuatl language.
Quetzalcoatl was the patron of priests and the inventor of the calendar. He was
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How Cortez Changed My Life
I never want to be this person, but I feel like at this point I have no choice. Working here has
become something I dread. Seriously dread. It's emotionally draining on me and it's all getting to be
too much.
A few weeks back there was a week where three out of the four days I worked a guest confronted
me with a mistake; a mistake Cortez had made. Two people in the same week telling me that Cortez
put in reservations for them yet nothing was in the system. One was a group of four rooms for the
Coastal Electric group.
When I asked Cortez about it he brushed it off as a miscommunication between them. He's brushing
a lot of things off lately. It's so frustrating. I'm depending more on Robin to help with something
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I don't know what's going on in everyone's lives. I just know I'm unhappy in mine. I can't just watch
the Baymont fall apart because one person isn't taking on any responsibilities. As I said, I never
wanted to be this type of person but it's unfair. The house keepers and most of the front desk staff
work way too hard on a daily basis for things to be ruined. I can't just bottle it up anymore.
I'm frustrated at the situation and so disappointed in him. I don't know what to do anymore. I've
thought about quitting so many times in the past two months, I'm surprised I haven't already sent in
a resignation letter. If things don't improve I don't think I can carry on this way.
Sorry if this is super dramatic, but I had to get it off my chest. I loved this job so much before things
started going downhill and would hate to have to leave. This letter isn't malicious intentionally. It's
an attempt to improve the way things are around here. Throwing him under the bus isn't something I
take lightly and I would have avoided it all if I felt it unnecessary. I'm not delusional, I know that
compared to most places this is a wonderful place to work. I just feel as though it could be better;
that if a few changes were made it would improve moral and work
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Faela Cortez Character Analysis
Kirollos Gergis.
Professor Faguentes.
English 100.
18 September, 2016.
The mysteries behind Rafaela Cortez.
The shiny sun is over Mazatlán, Mexico, where Rafaela was sitting under an orange tree in Gabriel
house seems to be romantic, but sometimes Gabriel gets angry and mad on her because he feels that
she likes to be lonely, thinking for the future and for her family. But what make her leave Bobby and
stay with Gabriel in Mazatlán, Mexico, Rafaela Cortez the mystery women, the Mexican women
that was fighting to cross the border to survive from Mexico and live in United States. Rafaela
Cortez is originally from Mexico City of Culiacan. Before the novel begins Rafaela moved to
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Almost all the migration especially the northern migration, according to Yamashita Rafaela is the
only one who can see the Tropic of orange. In page (11–12) Yamashita describes Rafaela as a
metaphorical mother for the tropic. Rafaela became the only one that has a care taker and attentive
observer of the orange. But the question is why it is Rafaela, being a mother of the line? Being a
mother of a small child is not easy, Rafaela's maternity accentuated in her care or the full time care
for her two years old son Sol. "Gabriel seems to be the sort of mothering because he is rather lost in
his dream" (Yamashita 66). So basically Rafaela helps Gabriel to overcome his problems and in the
same time, Rafaela seems authenticated and Gabriel is an Americanized. In page 64 Yamashita
describes Gabriel house that it full of dead bodies and other tiny insects. Rafaela saw the orange tree
and as Yamashita describe Rafaela that she is the only one that can see the tree, she describe the tree
as an invisible tree for all the characters except for Rafaela. She also said that Rafaela can stay under
this tree for hours looking at it, and talking to it as a human.
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Conquest Of Aztecs Essay
Within the religious aspect of the Western Civilization, there were specific omens reported after the
Conquest of Aztec. Most of the omes were disasters and people didn't know whether to believe them
or not, according to the document Omens of Doom. An example of a religious omen recorded was
Omen 1. In this omen it was said that: "According to legend, the Aztecs believed that the god
Quetzalcoatl had sailed east to join the sun god, warning that he would later return to reclaim his
kingdom. The Aztecs believed that this could occur in the year One Reed (1519) and that god could
take on many different forms. Including a pale skinned, bearded man." When Moctezuma first met
Cortez, Cortez went to show his grattitude when all of a sudden Moctezuma's two guards stopped
him. Moctezuma was not allowed to be touched. When Cortez was able to speak with Moctezuma
he took off his necklace of pearls and placed it around Moctezuma's neck. Walking down the street a
little later, two servants came up and gave Cortez two necklesses. The necklesses were wrapped in
cloth and were made from red snails, which here they hold with great esteem. After recieving these
gifts, he sat down on a throne beside me and started to address me. ... Show more content on
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Because of this happening when foreigners entered the land, he believed that whoever sent Cortez
here, he was certain was the central lord. Because of this, Moctezuma said that they shall obey him
and their shall be no betrayel. "I know you have heard much evil of me, but you shall believe only
with your eyes." Moctezuma is stating this because in his past he has had dealings with rebellions
and had come in favor for
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Analysis Of The Song 'Cortez The Killer'
When using the song "Cortez the Killer" as a source on the European Conquistadors, a historian
should consider what type of source it is, its creation date, the author's origins, and how the
Conquistadors are portrayed. A historian should consider these things because they might have an
effect on the credibility of the source and the type of information they can give, which refers to
things such as perspective. Firstly, the song "Cortez the Killer" is a secondary source written by Neil
Young in 1975. A book by Neil's brother, Scott Young, informs us that Neil had no connection to the
Aztecs or Spanish. The song is a secondary source because it was written in 1975, well after the
encounter between Montezuma and Cortez. This would tell a historian
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Cortez Observation
In this journal I learned or had reinforced: Going about my day I need to pay attention to my
gestures and simple hand movements when I'm around others. Especially when I'm trying to make a
good first impression on someone. Avoiding signals that would imply laziness, nervousness, anxiety,
or shyness are key to being successful at the first impression. Some observations made about Cortez
in the short time given include he is a very outspoken individual, highly confident in himself, and
shows maturity in his actions. He has his close friends he sticks around, but he isn't afraid to branch
out occasionally and he also takes a stand for ideas that he is certain about to insure others are
informed of his knowledge. Not knowing anything about him academically, it seems it could be
inferred he does well with his studies. It was overheard in class that he had a multiple classes with
Mrs. Minton so going out on a limb it could be said Cortez is seeking a degree in communications or
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For example, the last few days, bright reds and blues have been his choice of colors with the
occasional blacks and dark greys. He has been attentive and assertive in class most meetings and
walks like he has a purpose to get somewhere. However, after saying that, there have been a few
days where he has been relaxed and laid back, still paying attention, but staying very low key and
out of the conversations. Being a senior most likely plays into that the most, having that
upperclassman mentality lets the brain slip when sometimes not needed. It gives a person a feeling
of authority in the class because they have been there so long and know the ins and outs of all the
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Guns In School Julio Cortez
Guns in School? In the December 25, 2012 article published in USA Today, "Editorial: Gun Lobby,
Don't Change the Subject," author Julio Cortez talks about armed teachers and security guards as
solutions to protect our children in school. He states that the NRA's Wayne LaPierre "makes it sound
so simple; hire armed guards for every school in America." Cortez says the NRA's attempt to
introduce more weapons is a tactic to distract from the serious debate about firearms. America has
just as much mental illness as other countries and the same amount of violence in the media. More
guns are what make this country dangerous, but the Supreme Court has ruled twice, that the Second
Amendment gives individuals the right to own a firearm. The court, however; has allowed bans on
assault weapons and firearms with large magazines. That being said, since this nation isn't about to
relinquish their right to bear arms anytime soon, armed forces posted at schools seems like a good
idea. Although gun–packing teacher sounds a little ludicrous. Cortez ... Show more content on
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43 year–old Thomas Hamilton entered the gymnasium of Dunblane Primary School and began to
open fire on the 28 students and their teacher. He shot and killed 17 students and the one school
teacher. Before emergency responders showed up Hamilton had shot himself. This tragedy and two
others (not school shootings however) sparked up a public interest to have tighter restrictions on the
ownership of firearms. Handguns more specifically, the type that Hamilton used in his attack. The
original ban outlawed all cartridge ammunition handguns with the exception of a .22 calibre single
shot. Upon new legislation, the remaining .22 cartridge handguns were also banned in the Firearms
Act 1997. This ban does not affect Northern Ireland, the Isles of Man, or the Channel Islands.
Nevertheless, thus far the United Kingdom has not had another school shooting. Knock on wood,
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Was Cortez A Good Recruiter
The Conquerors – Cortez
Cortez sailed west he got to Mexico and didnt really know about Montezuma his crew wanted to
turn around. He burnt all of his ships and the option was victory or death. Cortez was born into a
poor family and his experience with a sword was play with his father. Him and his crew wanted to
cross the Atlantic and it took 3 months and landed in Cuba. He got to Cuba and sailed to Mexico he
was financing the journey with his own money. Cortez was hoping to become a millionaire and get
wealthy and be respected. He was relieved from his command and the messenger who brought the
news was killed. Governor Velasquez sent people to go take care of Cortez and nothing ever
happened.
Cortez was a very good recruiter, he
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Amy Cortez Change Analysis
The two parts of the work together are titled 'Change', created by Amy Cortez. The skull on the first
butterfly is an odd contrast to the overall figure. The work is very colorful and bright. The second
butterfly is monochrome and flat, and hangs on a string from the ceiling.
The first component of the work is a butterfly shape with a raised neon green and orange skull in the
center. It is in a black frame with a black background. Colorful patterns radiate out from the skull
onto the wings, first into leaves, and then to looping, wavy shapes. The leaves and skull are shades
of green, and the other colors are yellow, blue, pink, brown, and red. Small, repeating dark green
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They do not attempt to represent these things as they are in nature, but still use recognizable shapes
to signify them. The colorful butterfly is a collage made of fabric paint, ribbon, and textured paper.
On the colorful butterfly, the skull is meant to draw attention, as it is in the center of the work,
slightly raised, and is different colors than the wings. The irregular lines and organic shapes of the
patterns radiate out from the skull, guiding the eye to the butterfly outline. This butterfly is the plate
used to create the second. The second, with an absence of color, gets the viewer's attention with its
unusual placement. It contrasts the first butterfly in both color and material. The eye is drawn to the
darker elements in the center and the border.
The butterfly is often used as a symbol of rebirth, which connects with the title of "Change". The
raised skull of the first butterfly evokes death, but its bright, cheerful colors and central position
seem to suggest that 'death' in this work is not to be feared, and is even necessary. The second
butterfly, hanging freely from the ceiling, is noticeably different from the first, again invoking the
idea of change. Change here is then often painful, but it is needed and can even be
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Gregorio Cortez Thesis
Ever since humanity could interact with one another, we would gather among ourselves and share
stories. As time went on these same stories were passed down from generation to generation,
changing the contents of the story ever so slightly. These stories were called legends and folktales.
They share a half true story about a hero tackling an obstacle, these stories are typically important
because they share a meaning and symbolizes characteristics from a certain culture in which they
originate form. In With a Pistol in His Hands, Americo Paredes compares both the legend of
Gregorio Cortez and the actual real–life events in order to point out the differences in hope that it
would shed light of the injustice that Mexican–Americans endured during this time. One difference
is the nature of the character of Gregorio Cortez. In "The Legend" it discusses many of Cortez's
characteristics by examining his many talents. Cortez could "put five bullets into a piece of board
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In "The Legend" Cortez's brother Roman stole a mare from an American which caused the sheriff of
the town to investigate. When the American confronted Roman with the accusation, Roman called
him a "Gringo Sanvabiche" which resulted in the sheriff shooting Roman in the head. Cortez was
with roman through all this and after the sheriff killed roman, Cortez "with a pistil in his hand" shot
the sheriff, killing him which resulted in a massive man hunt for Cortez. However, in "The Man" is
it stated that the sheriff was asked to look for a horse thief. After some investigation he came to
Gregorio Cortez who the sheriff suspected of stealing a horse. The Sheriff was accompanied by two
deputies who knew little to no Spanish, which resulted in a misinterpretation between what Cortez
was saying. This resulted in the sheriff shooting roman and forcing Cortez to shoot
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Martha Cortez: A Short Story
Martha cortez is my mother she has two kids me Rodrigo and Ceaser im tall ,brown and have dark
green eyes and bushy hair. My brother Ceaser is tall as well but is light skin with dark black eyes
going to be 18 in a few days. We lost our dad ramiro also know in the hood as "chato" about 3
weeks ago. My dad was the leader of the ciscos gang every one respected him until one day while he
was going to the store to buy a six pack of beers he was shot, 16 times . His body was found the next
morning , cops said it was an attempt of robbery but i know damn well it was my uncle nikko's boys
that killed him . Since then my family hasen't been the same. My mom started to look for a job to
support us. But times are really hard and there is not
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Analysis Of The Log From The Sea Of Cortez
Enduring Perspectives
By studying the history of Native Americans, we can understand some of their characteristics,
qualities, and perspectives regarding America's landscape. Many of these still persist today in either
the original or a mutated form. The Native American quality of living unsustainably persists today in
various forms because it is difficult to notice an unsustainable lifestyle. John Steinbeck, Barry
Lopez, and Scott Momaday in The Log From the Sea of Cortez, The American Geographies, and
The Way to Rainy Mountain describe this effect.
Today, it is easy to look back and see that Native Americans, including the Micmac, lived
unsustainable lifestyles. The Micmac's economy revolved around trading small animals (e.g.
beavers). Their desire for European goods provided an incentive to deplete the animal population
(Merchant 13). A problem with this lifestyle is that it is difficult to know that the animal's population
is being depleted until it is too late.
The Native Americans of the Great Plains centered their economy on the buffalo. The Native
Americans used difficult techniques (e.g. tricking them to fall off cliffs) to catch the buffalo, which
was unsustainable considering how important the Buffalos were for them (Merchant 16). When the
horse arrived the Native Americans became more efficient hunters. However, their lives became less
sustainable because they became dependent on the horse and buffalo population. Again, this is a
problem because it is difficult
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Hernan Cortez And The Downfall Of The Aztecs
With an amassed number and the home advantage you would think that,the Aztecs triumphed well
you are mistaken. How could an army of only 300 soldiers defeat an empire of thousands;Strategy
,weaponry ,leadership and disease all play a role in the downfall of the Aztecs.
"Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster"Sun
Tzu. Hernan Cortez made sure he was a strong leader and had an impeccable strategy .To conquer
the Aztec empire he needed to acquire many things these things would help with the downfall of the
Aztecs.Malinali was known as "La Malinche" the traitor she learned the language of the spanish in
just two months and acted as a translator for both sides,even though she was born
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Tour To Cortez
We stayed in the small town of Cortez, CO. It was a nice quite town with good 4th of July fireworks.
We ate at Destination Grill. It's next to the Holiday Inn. The food was really good and it wasn't
crowed. If you go take some time look at the pictures that they have hanging up around the
restaurant. Cortez is about a 20 minute drive from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park. We
had a 9:00 a.m. tour that left from Far View Lodge. We read that we needed to arrive really early
because traffic in the park was bad. The lodge was about 30 minutes inside the park. There was no
traffic that early in the morning, so we got there early. We had time to look around the gift shop and
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I highly recommend this tour because we got a lot more information on the park than we would've
gotten if would have driven around the park ourselves. With the 700 years tour we got to take a bus
around the park with a very knowledgeable guide. We got to stop a different kevias and learned how
they were built. We also got to go down into Cliff Palace. This is a ranger led program. Our guide
was from Tennessee, but he knew so much information about Mesa Verde and Cliff Palace. I
recommend touring Cliff Palace and the rest of Mesa Verde during the morning if you're visiting
during the summer. We toured Cliff Palace at 10:30 and it was complete shade. Cliff Palace is not a
hike that you need to take if you have heart, hip, knee, or shoulder problems. This hike requires
climbing down steep stairs and climbing ladders. There is one short ladder before you get to Cliff
Palace, and then there is a very long ladder when you leave Cliff Palace. Bring water when you
come to Mesa Verde, even in the morning. Also be mindful of altitude changes. Cliff Palace is
located at a 7,000 foot attitude. My house in Tennessee is located at 440 feet. So it's easy to get
winded even if you're not really doing that
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Analysis Of The Movie ' Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez '
Borders & Citizenship Rosalinda Castro Hispanics in the US– 8:00–10:05am Midterm PART A
Ariana Ocho There cannot be a discussion about borders without also discussing the metaphors that
are linked to them. When speaking about the border people know the physical borderlines between
countries, but to understand borders one must look pass the physical boundaries. As a society we
must be and make ourselves more aware of the cultural identity, language, and community
surrounding the Latino American population. During the Mexican–American War the border moved,
but the people didn't. History has shown us that no matter how thick the border might be Latino
Americans have a strong connection to their culture and roots; instead of assimilating, Mexicans live
between two worlds. The film, Ballad of Gregorio Cortez gave us a perspective of two cultures;
"Two cultures– the Anglo and the Mexican– lived side by side in state of tension and fear" . Cortez
is running for his life as he heads north, while the Anglo believe that because of his Mexican
ethnicity, he would travel south to Mexico. Throughout the film there were cultural tensions and
misunderstandings; language plays an important part of someone's identity, and for many Latino
Americans Spanish is their first language. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez also shows us that
language plays an important role, and can cause confusion between two different groups. For
example, Anglos refer to a male
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Hernan Cortez
Hi there Hernan Cortez. Here are some facts I learned about the Aztec. I hope this helps you out.
First, I am going to tell you about the daily life of the Aztec's. Next, about their specialized
professions and what slaves are like in the Aztec Empire. Also, the Aztecs capital. Another, is
government. Lastly, is a secret that will be at the end of the report and I think that will help you the
most. Just to let you know Cortez, I almost got caught by a soldier but I got away. So if you can get
here as soon as you can I will be happy. I hope to SEE YOU SOON?!?!?! Here is the daily life of
the Aztecs. The rich lived in sun–dried brick and sometimes stone houses. Also, the homes had a
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For instance, if you want to know something about their military, which a lot of people want to. I
hope their daily life, for example, the how they made the steam was in the text it says, " Water was
poured over hot stones to generate steam.". Government an example is It was the law that kids had
to go to school. professions another example is Tenochtitlan was the Aztec's capitol city. city the
second to last example in the article is The Aztecs were ruled by an emperor, who lived in the palace
in the capital city. The last example is and the floating gardens are.The gardens were used to grow
chili peppers, corn, tomatoes, beans, and squash.I hope this was enough information to help you
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Hernan Cortez Research Paper
Hernan Cortez was born in the Kingdom of Castile, Spain, 1485; Cortez was Spanish nobility but he
was a sickly child, he was also an only child to his mother (Catalina Pizarro Altamirano) and Farther
(Martin Cortes de Monroy), He came from a fairly famous family and his father was a captain in the
Spanish army. His parents wanted him to become a lawyer so they sent him to the University of
Salamanca in west–central Spain (1499), where he studied law and Latin at the age of fourteen.
After two years, Cortes wasn't interested in becoming a lawyer and returned home when he was
sixteen. Cortez was fascinated with tales of Christopher Columbus' New World explorations. Cortez
was most known for the Spanish conquistador who defeated the vast Aztecs Empire in Central
America (image of Hernan Cortez below).
Hernan Cortez first served as a solider in an expedition to conquer Cuba on the 13th of February,
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from 1521 to 1524, Cortez personally governed Mexico. During this time Cortez marched a second
time into battle against Mexico. This battle was fought over several months until it was retaken on
the 13th of August. On the 14th of November, 1522 he divorced Catalina Xuarez Marcaida in 1522
(date not available to when they married). On the 14th of November 1528, Cortez returned to Spain
to appeal to the justice of his master. On the 5th of March 1529, Hernan Cortez Married Juana
Ramirez de Arellano de Zuniga who had 4 children shortly afterwards. Cortez travelled to Honduras
in 1524 to stop a rebellion against him in the area. Cortez then sailed back to Mexico on the 14th of
November 1530, to find himself removed from power. Cortez took Montezuma hostage and his
soldiers raided the city. Cortez left the city after learning that Spanish troops were coming to arrest
him for disobeying
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Summary Of ' An American Folk Tale ' By Americo Paredes
With His Pistol in His Hand by Americo Paredes is an American folk tale about taking place in 1901
along the Texas Mexico border. Paredes tells the story of Gregorio Cortez a Mexican farmer living
on the south Texas Border who was made a hero by his people. The second novel is that of Chester
Himes ' If He Hollers Let Him Go. Both stories deal with the issues of violence and racism,
although in very different ways. Based on both works, I believe that Bob Jones' figure leaves a more
lasting and long–term consequence of racism. Chester Himes' novel about Bob Jones has somewhat
of an autobiographical touch to it. It is more persuasive in the way that, he and Bob have a lot in
common. Even though Paredes' character focuses on a real character he is made into a fictional,
whereas Bob Jones may or may not be representative of some of the author 's actual experiences
were, leaven the reader or audience with a longer lasting impression of the hardship during those
times.
Gregorio Cortez was an unknown man until 1901.He was considered an outlaw but was also a
likeable young man according to others. Cortez had never been in trouble with the law. Cortez was
one of three sons, and he lived on a farm with his parents. Cortez only occasionally had some
disputes with American farmers. Cortez tried to stay out of any kind of trouble but one day, Cortez
received a visit from Sheriff Morris. Sheriff Morris, a white American was searching for horse
thieves. There had been rumors that
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How Does Mctezuma Meet Cortes
When Moctezuma arrived to meet Cortes, he began to tell Cortes about their ancestors and how they
came from a distant land along with a prince who had brought them to the land. The prince later on
had returned to his native land and returned back. When the prince had returned, he saw that all his
people had intermarried with the natives. He had asked his people to return with him, but they had
all refused to return and no longer saw him as their leader. He had then returned to his homeland,
and ever since Moctezuma had always heard that the prince's force would attempt to conquer the
land. When Moctezuma came face to face with Cortez, he told Cortez that his arrival was very
welcome in their land. He said that Cortez had come to satisfy his
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The Manhunt For Christopher Cortez
Title
Dorner and Cortez are victims as much as they are criminals because of the choices they have made
and the things they have done. They have both made bad decisions that has led them to where they
are now.
Dorner got called many rude names for being a black person, he suffered all through his childhood
and most of his adulthood. In the Manhunt for Christopher Dorner, chapter 2, it states, "In first grade
at Norwalk Christian School, he wrote, the principal swatted him for punching a student who had
taunted him with a racial slur. The swattings from authority figures continued through junior high,
he claimed, when he dared to stand up to bigots." Throughout his life, there were many things said
to him that he didn't like, even when he arrived at the LAPD. In chapter 3, it states, "When he
arrived at the LAPD, he wrote, he found it a nest of racists. In the Police Academy, he complained
about another recruit's use of a racial slur and was shunned." Although, Cortez was a Mexican, he
also had racist stuff said against him because of his race. In Applebee (707), it states, "And as he
drove off the American said, Now isn't that just like a Mexican. He takes his time." ... Show more
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In Applebee (708), it states, "The major Sheriff shot first, and he missed; and Gregorio Cortez shot
next, he didn't miss."In The Manhunt for Christopher Dorner, chapter 5, it states, "A round from
Dorner's assault rifle entered just under his left nostril, crashed through the roof of his mouth,
shattered his front teeth, split his tongue and exploded bone as it emerged from his lower right jaw.
His face went numb." Also in chapter 3, it states, "One bullet had pierced his badge, ripped through
his ballistic vest, and punctured his heart. He had not drawn his gun." Both Dorner and Cortez had
shot innocent cops doing their
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Spanish Conquest Essay
Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs Have you ever about ripping out a human's still beating heart? If
not, you would not fit in with the Aztecs. The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican Empire that rose in
power in the post classic period. From the 1300's –1521, the Aztecs continued to increase their
population and their influence in the Mesoamerican region, despite the upcoming nearby empires,
such as the Tlaxcalan empire. This all changed with the arrival of the Spaniard, Hernan Cortez.
Cortez was a Spanish conquistador under the rule of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Cortez
contributed for the downfall of many empires, including the Aztecs. Even though conquering was
not a part of the Catholics religion. The ancient Aztecs followed their religious beliefs more closely
than did the Spanish Catholic Hernan Cortez. Unlike the Spanish,
The Aztecs believed that there were many gods that contributed to everyday life patron god,
Huitzilopochtli, communicated to the Aztec priest, Motecuhzuma, that it was time to migrate to
another region. He said that there would be an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake, ... Show
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And they fought with everything they had. The Aztecs just wanted to protect their home. So, they
did not back down. But it was not enough to stop Cortez and his men's advanced weapons; it was a
massacre. And it was not the only time Cortez and his men killed. Before their arrival in
Tenochtitlan, Cortez only had about 500 men who followed him. And he knew that the Aztecs had
hundreds of thousands of soldiers at their disposal. So, Cortez invaded outside villages and forced
men to join him. If they refused he would kill them and their family. Displaying how little the
Catholic law means to him. Because in the bible, one of the first laws given was "thou shalt not
kill." Cortez did exactly what the bible said not to do, even though he was considered to be
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Henando Cortez And The Spanish Conquest Of The Aztecs
In the 15th century, the Europeans set sail from their home countries in hopes of finding new routes
to use for trade. After a few wrong turns, the Americas were discovered and the rumor of the wealth
the Mesoamerican civilizations had attracted the Europeans. The Spanish were the first to set out on
an expedition to conquer this New World every one was speaking of. Henando Cortez was the
Spanish conqueror that led the expedition to the Americas, where the Spanish would encounter the
Aztec empire. The Aztec empire was settled around their capital, Tenochtitlan, and was surrounded
by "towering pyramids and a network of canals spanned by bridges" (Hofstadter 11). The Aztecs
were disciplined people with standardized laws that provided structure to their empire. For their
time period, the Aztecs were advanced in ways such as having knowledge of astronomy and
accurate calendars. The Aztec empire had a long future ahead of them until Cortez landed at Vera
Cruz in April of 1519 with soldiers and weapons that the Aztecs had never seen before. Cortez and
the Spanish would conquer the Aztec empire after their capital fell to Cortez in 1521 resulting in an
Aztec surrender. The Aztecs suffered a great number of deaths from the conquest and almost all that
was left was women and children. During the conquering of the Aztec empire the Spanish
discovered the practice of human sacrifice. This significant discovery was first brought to the
attention of the Spanish after the Aztec ruler,
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Spanish Conquistadors: The Aztec-Spanish War
The Aztec–Spanish War was more than a war leading to the demise of the Aztec empire; rather it
was one of the most remarkable and significant wars of European history, beginning the
colonization of Mesoamerica. The Spaniards who came to the New World were known as
conquistadors, Spanish for "conquerors". Hernando Cortez, one of the most ambitious Spanish
conquistadors, left Cuba in 1519 with 500 men, 11 ships, horses, and countless other provisions. The
exploratory mission, supported by the governor of Cuba: Diego de Velásquez, soon turned into one
of conquest. Driven by the pursuit of gold, glory and god, Cortez was determined to use any means
necessary in his desire to conquer one of ancient history's most prominent civilizations: The Aztecs.
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The Spanish conquistadors wanted to convert the Aztecs to their Christian faith. There are three
main theories of how the Spaniards converted the Aztecs. The first theory was the belief that the
Aztecs suspected Cortez to be a god returning to claim his lands. The second theory was that the
Spaniards forced the Aztecs to convert to Christianity. The last theory was the belief that Spanish
missionaries blended the Native and Christian religion to easily convert the Aztecs. During this
blend of religious ideas, however, many Spaniards, intrigued with the customs of the Aztecs,
adopted some beliefs of the Aztecs, fusing these beliefs into their own religious practices. The
combination of all three theories eventually caused the conversion of the Aztecs to Christianity. The
Aztecs first viewed these acts of conversion as attacks on their ideology, but most Aztecs succumbed
to the Spaniard's conversion tactics. After the Aztec–Spanish war, Aztecs who wished to become
Catholic were allowed to retain the assets of their property, which was a major incentive.
Catholicism became the religion of Mesoamerica, as it is to this day. Another reason why the Aztec–
Spanish War was a significant event in the Spanish colonization of the Americas is that for the first
time, alliances with natives in surrounding areas
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The Conquistadors Ventured To The America’S In Approximately
The conquistadors ventured to the America's in approximately the 1500s. During the process of
settlement the conquistadors, led by Hernan Cortez encountered numerous natives who originally
inhabited the land. When two unfamiliar civilizations encounter each other the end result can be
unpredictable. Each human being has an unique thought process. Therefore numerous spaniards
viewed the native americans as a peaceful, and kind civilization, while on the other side of the
bridge, several spaniards like Hernan Cortez viewed the indians as a threat to their wellbeing.
However, Bartolome de las Casas viewed the native Indians in a different manner. Bartolome de las
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Also it could spare the lives of spanish citizens who could flee from the disease which was killing
their people. Bartolome de las Casas's Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indes opens with a
short, yet detailed account of the land which the native americans inhabited. He informs the
audience that of the nature of the Indians. The nature of the Indians from Bartolome's standpoint
was one that described the natives as kind, intelligent, and innocent people, but he also uses the
words weak and complacent to describe them. Subsequently he describes the living arrangements of
the native americans. They dressed very lightly, almost completely naked, they do not own beds,
however they sleep on bambacas. Bambacas, to put it in simplest form are hammocks. Afterwards,
Bartolome informs that the indians were not rejective of Christianity, the religion of the spanish. In
fact they were jubilant and intrigued to participate in the faith. The natives insisted in partaking in
the sacraments. He then reminds the audience of the goodness the native people possessed. Next, he
begins to describe the invasion of the conquistadors who ransacked the civilizations, describing the
awful actions of the spaniards. The present day islands of Cuba, San Juan, and Jamaica were entirely
deserted after the invasion. The spaniards killed
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Sleeping Freshman Never Lie By Carmen Cortez

  • 1. Sleeping Freshman Never Lie By Carmen Cortez Not Always A Traditional Hero A hero's quest, is the most eventful part of the story. The hero will often experience many hardships and obstacles along the way. In every piece of writing you can spot the departure, initiation, and return. The movie Spy Kids directed by Robert Rodriguez, has pre teen Carmen Cortez, take leadership of her little brother and fight off evil while trying to save her kidnapped spy parents. In novel Sleeping Freshman Never Lie by David Lubar, we learn the tale of Scott Hudson as he takes on his freshman year of high school and tries to fit in, impress his crush, and keep his middle school friend group together, all while preparing to be a big brother. A Hero quest archetype includes departure, initiation and return. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Carmen always thought so little of her younger brother until the very end of the film where she speaks these heartfelt words, "Don't listen to her Juni you're stronger than her, you're smarter..." (Spy Kids). She finally is nice to her brother and gives him credit for who he is. She is finally acting like a real heroine and giving him confidence to fight off his own little battle. Scott also has a moment of everything coming into place at the end of the story when," Me and Lee and Wesley, standing on one side of a big glass window gazing at my new baby brother"(Lubar 275). Scott finally found his group of friends that have his back and he can finally relax about the whole baby brother thing. He can now use what he learned from his freshman year and apply it to life at home, at school and dealing with a new baby brother. Finally the hero has accomplished a mission and learned some new things to bring home upon his return from the quest, and apply to their daily ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2.
  • 3. Compare And Contrast Christopher Columbus And Hernando Cortez Once the New World was revealed, several explorers were sent to claim land for the countries they represented. One explorer was Hernando Cortez who was sent by Spain to claim the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. John Cabot was sent to explore what is now Canada by King Henry VII of England. Another notorious explorer would be Christopher Columbus who initially was the first to actually find the New World. Although explorers come from different countries, they all share a desire to accumulate land and wealth. Hernando Cortez, of Spain, was sent to explore and claim the Aztec Empire. Spain sent Cortez there only after hearing about great treasures supposedly being hidden there. Cortez was given a small expedition of about six hundred men to command ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 5. Hernan Cortez Expedition During a time when there were many expeditions to the new world, Hernan Cortez was a man who set out to expand Spain's grasp on newly discovered land. The Governor had scheduled for Cortez to explore the newly discovered Mexico area in a small expedition. It was ultimately canceled, but Cortez still set out on February 18th, 1519 with Spanish men to the new land. In Mexico, Cortez claimed the land for Spain and prepared to take down the Mayans and their leader, Montezuma II. He acquired an interpreter and mistress from natives at Tabasco and then teamed up with the Tlaxcalans, enemies of the Aztecs. He and his men marched through Mexico and began the Siege of Tenochtitlan. First, Cortez took over the main Aztec city of Tenochtitlan by coming ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 7. Don Cortez Research Paper We have taken the city of Tenochtitlan on August thirteenth year of our lord 1521. Many people died in the siege because of the long hard fought battle. The city is nearly destroyed from Don Cortez's soldiers that came in and took all the spoils from the Indians. The Emperor was sent his spoils of a fifth of the treasures, which I am sure he will be glad to receive. There is however some reluctance of the men here after this battle. Don Cortez acts as if he runs this entire continent now. The allegations Velazquez has sent through Bishop Juan Rodriguez de Fonseca have reached our shores and his fears that Don Cortez wishes to rule this land. For me it is becoming more and more apparent that these allegations may in fact be true, but ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 9. How Did Woody Indians Influence Society In The 1930's If I walked up to a person today they most likely wouldn't know who John Steinbeck, Will Rogers or Woody Guthrie is. In the 1930s, this was a different story. Everybody knew who they were in the 30's. Steinbeck, Guthrie, and Rogers were famous for their work considering the Great Depression. The Great Depression was caused by the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Will Rogers, Woody Guthrie, and John Steinbeck all influenced society in the 30's by providing a means of diversion for the common man. In the 1930's the people of America turned to John Steinbeck to understand and relate to the hardships of the Depression. John Steinbeck was most famous for writing Of Mice and Men which references the Great Depression. Another one of his novels is about the Great Depression, it is called The Grapes of Wrath. The Grapes of Wrath was about the lack of jobs, food, and money in Oklahoma. The trials that the people went through were scary. People from all over the country read The Grapes of Wrath. The Story of Oklahoma states that "sophisticated New Yorkers had heard about Okies, and many had read John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath" (Baird 340). This quote proves that people all over America read it. This book really explained ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Woody Guthrie was the most famous folk singer in the 1930's. Guthrie was born in Oklahoma and moved to Texas when he was 18. Guthrie was in the hardest hit area when Black Sunday came around. His songs written near or during the Great Depression were supposed to put a hand on the country's shoulder and say that we can get through this. The Story of Oklahoma states that "much of Woody Guthrie's life was tragic, but he managed to make it into a joyful song" (Baird 340). This quote explains that Guthrie's life was hard. Guthrie wrote his most famous song "This Land is Your Land" in New York City. Guthrie's songs were a pick–me–up for the nation at this horrible ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 11. Analysis Of Music In The Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez Music is sound organized by humans; audible statement that mirrors a way of life or a way of thinking; a language spoken directly, without translation, between people who understand. In this class we studied liberal arts, and how it uses general intellectual development rather than opposed training, to develop a musical analysis of music such as "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez". To develop an analysis, we group the organization of music into five musical elements rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, and form, and we find some type of organization or order in these pieces like pulse and background instruments to help identify these elements. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez genre is a corrido, which is a Mexican/ Mexican American popular narrative song and poetry form. The sorry of the corrido is when Cortina became a Mexican hero when he shot a deputy/ marshal in the 1850's for the mistreating one of his mother's young servants. This incident led to an open conflict with the American authorities. This story represented the struggles that the people were facing in the region and Cortez's ability to evade capture. This corrido was taken place in American in Texas along the Mexico border. He was captured for the murders that he committed and was sentenced to life in prison. The first Musical element that was included in the class was rhythm. Rhythm is an element of music that deals with the arrangement of sound and silences in relation to time. To describe the rhythm of The Ballad ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 13. The Motto Analysis Aubrey "Drake" Graham is one of the biggest rapper and television actor, who is best known in Canada for playing a role as Jimmy Brook, the "wheelchair guy" on Degrassi. He began his transition into the world of Hip–Hop which is a style of popular music of rap, a subculture of inner– youths who are typically devotees of rap music. One of his well–known songs is "The Motto," a song that has been popularized and defined as YOLO, an acronym for "you only live once." It implies that one should enjoy life, even if that means to take risks in life. The video, "The Motto" illustrates that acquiring loads of cash and material possessions such as good looking low–riders, fine women, and appealing jewelry are the sources of pleasure and happiness. I agree with Drake's interpretation of YOLO because in the United States, having money gives an individual access to anything and although the United States is a free country, money can give freedom and choices. The phrase YOLO has been widely used by young adolescents in high school. According to NBC Chicago News article, "Students arrested following Conant High ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... As a result, the border corrido focused more on Cortez to resolve a hopeless situation and many Mexican American saw Cortez as the kind of hero they needed. "El corrido de Gregorio Cortez" was popular during this time, but by the 1920s, the song became less important and people just focused it on the general life on Cortez. 20 years later the corrido continued to be one of the favorite among Mexicans and in 1958, Americo Paredes told Gregorio's life in a book called, With His Pistol in His Hand: A Border Balled and its Hero. Paredes helped to popularize the story and the corrido again among the Mexican–American population in the United States. Paredes reintroduced Gregorio to the Anglos community which brings old history to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 15. Comparing Cortez And Columbus Cortez was born on 1485, Medellin in western Spain. He originally studied in law, but decided to find fame and wealth in exploring. He travelled to Cuba, and then became the leader of an expedition to explore Mexico. He was to convert the natives of Mexico to God, he was also to bring back gold to Europe from Mexico. Cortez and Columbus were very much alike; they both wanted fame and wealth and looked for it in exploration. These men did succeed in their quest, but they did not do it the way they had planned it out. They both have very controversial pasts; looking back people even wonder if they were good, Or evil? Cortez started his voyage to Mexico, by persuading Velazquez to allow him to lead his own expedition to find wealth in Mexico. Velazquez ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Cortez ignored his command, and set sail. Once he landed in now Veracruz, he made friends with the locals and traded goods. Cortez looking for wealth, wanted to go to the biggest civilization known as the Aztecs. It was a three month journey through rough terrain. Anyone that defied Cortez he would slaughter, the natives would ether surrender or be put to death. The leader of the Aztecs Montezuma worried that Cortez was a prophecy of a white god coming from the east; Cortez used this to instill fear into his opponents. Once Cortez made it to the Aztecs, Montezuma welcomed Cortez into his city with wide open arms and bearing gifts. Cortez was treated very well there, and he found all of the riches he was looking for. But he found a little more than he expected. He had been shown a sacrifice of a human; they cut out their heart and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16.
  • 17. Samantha Cortez Garcia Samantha Cortez Samantha Cortez Garcia (born April 20, 2000), Sam, is a Mexican– American sophomore student currently attending Mckay High School. She first began her career as a student at the age of five attending Washington Elementary as a kindergarten student. Early Childhood Sam was born in Salem, Oregon at the Salem Hospital. Until the age of two her family used to live in apartments. When her mother got pregnant with her younger brother, Victor, they moved to their 3– bedroom house where they now reside. Her first language was spanish and she didn't learn english until she started kindergarten. Before she entered school her education had already started. Her mother used to make her sit down and practice math equations and learn the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18.
  • 19. Hernan Cortez Accomplishments Did you know that past explorers were known to travel for riches and fame? They just wanted to be known, and be able to say they were there, and seen many things; or the accomplishments they have made. For instance, Hernan Cortez was born in 1485 in Medellin, Spain. He was a Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztec Empire and claimed Mexico for Spain. He also studied at the university of Salamanca. In 1504, he traveled to Santo Domingo and settled in a town called Azua and served as a notary. In 1515, he joined the expedition of Cuba led by Diego Velazquez and served as the mayor of Santiago. In 1518, he set sail to Mexico with eleven ships and five hundred men. By 1519, he reached the Mexican coast. Some hardships Cortez faced included him becoming allies with natives, and others. he used deadly force to conquer Mexico. He fought Tiaxacan and Cholula warriors. He marched to Tenochtitlan and captured the ruler Montezuma II., although , he had to leave because the Spanish troops were coming to arrest him for disobeying orders. But he did return later because the Spanish was set out by the Aztecs. In 1515, he conquered the Aztecs and King Charles appointed him to be the governor of New Spain. Some interesting facts about Hernan Cortez was that after he conquered the Aztecs, his authority and position was questioned, and they also formed a rebellion against him. Between 1540–1547, he spent time being recognized for his achievements, and support from the Spanish royal courts. Unlike modern day explorers like Neil Armstrong who studies science and have passion for things in space. Neil Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on August 5, 1930. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. After serving as naval aviator from 1949 to 1952 he joined the National Advisory Committee Aeronautics (NACA) in 1955. His first assignment was with NACA Lewis research center (NASA) in Cleveland. Over the next 17 years he was an engineer, test pilot, astronaut and administrator for NACA and its successor agency, the national aeronautics and space administration (NASA). Neil Armstrong became an astronaut in 1962. He was assigned a command for Gemini 8 mission. Gemini was launched on March 16, 1966 and Armstrong ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20.
  • 21. Assessment And Evaluation Of Family Therapy The objective of this paper is to provide the assessment and evaluation of family therapy as it pertains to the therapeutic approach of Solution–Focused Therapy. The given information underlines the pertinent resources related to individual and family therapy and the application of SFT techniques. This paper examines the presenting problem while directing the family from the problem to the solution. Background information of the family Latoya and Cortez are both in their early 30s and have been in a long committed relationship for the past eight years. The couple got engaged last December and the two share a 5 year old son named CJ. Cortez was born and raised in Huntsville, AL with both parents; he is the only child. Throughout Cortez's life, he always needed the acceptance and approval of his peers for a majority of his life decisions. Latoya is from a single– parent household in Cleveland, Ohio. Latoya's father left her mother and younger brother when she was 6 years old. Latoya shortly became emotionally unattached to her family, accepting that she will never see her father again. Both Latoya and Cortez work demanding jobs and often feel stressed and exhausted at the end of each day. Cortez's job often consists of more hours, where he usually works at least 6 days a week. At times Latoya feels lonely and the need for some attention and affection. When the two are together they often argue about Latoya's partying habits, Cortez's working hours and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22.
  • 23. The Cortez Family Paper Description of the approach each of the professionals involved are using that may support or limit Paula's personal empowerment. Brief description of the case: The Cortez Family Paula is a Latina 43 years of age female. She is divorced from her ex–husband (David). She has a 20 years old son named Miguel. Unfortunately, when Miguel was at the tender age of eight, Paula had to give up her paternal rights due to her failing health issues. Paula suffer from severely social interaction. She identifies her religion as Catholic. As a young girl growing up in a moderate family, Paula experienced physical abused from the hands of her mother and father. As a result, from that physical abused, she departed her parent's home and became an intravenous drug user with (David). Paula while abusing drugs became pregnant by David. She ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Paula was diagnosed HIV positive in 1987. Paula had a severe brain infection that left her paralyzed on the right side of her body. She was also diagnosed with hepatitis C. Paula became pregnant by her new boyfriend. Her pregnancy was high risk due to her medical condition. Paula delivered a healthy baby girl. Her baby was born HIV negative, however, she had to detox from the effects of the pain medication. Description of the approach each of the professionals involved that may support or limit Paula's personal empowerment. From reading this case study of "The Cortez Family" Paula had three professionals involved with her case. The Psychiatrist, Social Worker and Physician. First the psychiatrist, I felt that the psychiatrist limited Paula's personal empowerment. It stated from the reading that Paula was severely socially isolated as she has limited contact with family and lack of peer network of any kind. I know during her initial intake assessment that should have been address. The question should have been asked why she rather be socially withdrawal from her ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24.
  • 25. Hernan Cortez Research Paper In today's world, we have many famous explorers that we study in text books. One person that is lesser known is Hernan Cortez. Hernan Cortez was born into a lesser noble family in the year of 1485. He was born by the name of Hernan Cortez Pizarror (aztec–history,com). Hernan was destined by his parents to become a lawyer. Setting his own path, Hernan Cortez became a conquistador instead at the age of nineteen. Denying his orders to not set sail, Hernan took eleven ships and more than five hundred men to the Mexican Coast (biography.com). Later becoming a ruler and a criminal, he died December 2, 1547. Before Hernan became an explorer, it was believed he studied at the University of Salamanca (Minister,biography.com). There he studied law that he failed, but enjoyed writing and learning Latin (aztec–history.com). Hernan denied orders to not start his voyage by Diego Velazquez in 1511, while determining on going or not, he worked in the civil government and also lead Santiago as mayor for a bit (biography.com). When Hernan reached the Mexican Coast in February 1519 he allied with the compatible natives, but the ones who were not received deadly force. Before he strived to take down the Aztec Empire, he fought against Tlaxcala and Cholula warriors. When he traveled to Hispaniola, today's Haiti and the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... While there, he acquired more land and more slaves. He was a very important man to Cuba. He was a man of many talents, being a ruler in more than one place but in Cuba he also became a farmer. There in Cuba he married the governor's sister, Catalina Nuarez (historytoday.com). Upon Catalina's mysterious death, many people think her death was murder. After all, Hernan Cortez's nickname was "Killer" (biography.yourdictionary.com) Hernan was not just known for his devious nickname, Hernan was an early 16th century womanizer and gambler. After Catalina's death, Hernan became a risky lover having several wives later ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 27. Gregorio Cortez And High Horse Similarities There are men in the world that are completely different, but happen to have a few similarities. Gregorio Cortez and High Horse are two different men but also have little in common. For one, Cortez is an outlaw and no matter how bad things are, he doesn't stop. On the other hand, High Horse is a romantic, but doesn't give up because he knows who he loves and is willing to do whatever he has to for the girl he is going to marry. "And he said he loved the girl so much that he was man enough to do anything Red Deer or anybody else could think up." Cortez and High Horse have one similarity, which is truly believing in something. The difference between their beliefs is that Cortez believes he is unstoppable. "The Major Sheriff shot first, and he ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 29. Herman Cortez: Gold Survived By Slavery In America There were limitless wealth with American tribes in gold and other metals the Spanish wanted it so they created law called gold rescue. Meaning they could go to America if the king got twenty percent. The law gold rescue exploited through slavery of people in the New World. The land original believed to be an island and the natives made into slaves. When the Spanish tried to make slaves out of natives, the Mayans attacked them. Finding some natives who knew Spanish who reveled there was gold. There was a second expedition where Spaniards took friendly contact leading to receiving gifts of masks that had gold on them. This news was to King Charles about the gold and sent the masks. Herman Cortez was captain third expedition and he contributed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 31. Hernando Cortez Essay Hernando Cortez was one of the bravest military leaders of all time. Born in Medellin, Spain, he was a Spanish Conquistador who conquered most of Central America. He also gave Spain three–hundred years of control over Mexico. Cortez started exploring in the early 1500's. He explored to find riches and conquered by being observant of the natives. With a small army, he conquered the Aztec Empire. Cortez went to the university in Salamanca, Spain. He attended the university to study Latin and Law. Unfortunately, Cortez completed only two years of school. He returned to his family in Medellin, Spain. However, life became boring for him. Nevertheless, Christopher Columbus inspired Cortez to explore the New World. Finally, Cortez was able to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Cortez prepared for this expedition. However, Velasquez became regretful of his decision. He thought Cortez wanted to conquer the Mayans for his own personal gains. Velasquez attempted to change his orders, but it was too late. Cortez set sail and continued to put his fleet together. In 1519, Cortez explored the Yucatan coastline. Landing in Tabasco, Cortez captured the natives. Although, Tabasco people possessed little of value, they told Cortez of the great treasures of the Aztec Empire. Cortez moved his troops northward and conquered the port of Vera Cruz. In Vera Cruz, Cortez made plans to advance against the Aztecs. He took a Tabasco woman and enlisted her help to supplement his army. Cortez used her to translate the native language to Aguilar. Aguilar was another Spaniard shipped wreck at the port of Vera Cruz. He had learned the language of the natives. Aguilar translated the language to Cortez troops. They learned about the traditions of the Aztec people. Cortez used this information he gathered to defeat the Aztecs. Finally, he convinced the native tribes to fight with him against the Aztecs. He knew he needed these allies to conquer the Aztec empire. With the knowledge of a myth about a white god, he was able to betray Montezuma II. "Quetzalcoatl was an Aztecan god. His name means "the feathered serpent" in the Nahuatl language. Quetzalcoatl was the patron of priests and the inventor of the calendar. He was ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 33. How Cortez Changed My Life I never want to be this person, but I feel like at this point I have no choice. Working here has become something I dread. Seriously dread. It's emotionally draining on me and it's all getting to be too much. A few weeks back there was a week where three out of the four days I worked a guest confronted me with a mistake; a mistake Cortez had made. Two people in the same week telling me that Cortez put in reservations for them yet nothing was in the system. One was a group of four rooms for the Coastal Electric group. When I asked Cortez about it he brushed it off as a miscommunication between them. He's brushing a lot of things off lately. It's so frustrating. I'm depending more on Robin to help with something than Cortez. She actually listens ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I don't know what's going on in everyone's lives. I just know I'm unhappy in mine. I can't just watch the Baymont fall apart because one person isn't taking on any responsibilities. As I said, I never wanted to be this type of person but it's unfair. The house keepers and most of the front desk staff work way too hard on a daily basis for things to be ruined. I can't just bottle it up anymore. I'm frustrated at the situation and so disappointed in him. I don't know what to do anymore. I've thought about quitting so many times in the past two months, I'm surprised I haven't already sent in a resignation letter. If things don't improve I don't think I can carry on this way. Sorry if this is super dramatic, but I had to get it off my chest. I loved this job so much before things started going downhill and would hate to have to leave. This letter isn't malicious intentionally. It's an attempt to improve the way things are around here. Throwing him under the bus isn't something I take lightly and I would have avoided it all if I felt it unnecessary. I'm not delusional, I know that compared to most places this is a wonderful place to work. I just feel as though it could be better; that if a few changes were made it would improve moral and work ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 35. Faela Cortez Character Analysis Kirollos Gergis. Professor Faguentes. English 100. 18 September, 2016. The mysteries behind Rafaela Cortez. The shiny sun is over Mazatlán, Mexico, where Rafaela was sitting under an orange tree in Gabriel house seems to be romantic, but sometimes Gabriel gets angry and mad on her because he feels that she likes to be lonely, thinking for the future and for her family. But what make her leave Bobby and stay with Gabriel in Mazatlán, Mexico, Rafaela Cortez the mystery women, the Mexican women that was fighting to cross the border to survive from Mexico and live in United States. Rafaela Cortez is originally from Mexico City of Culiacan. Before the novel begins Rafaela moved to United States in illegal way or as the author describe it, she crossed the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Almost all the migration especially the northern migration, according to Yamashita Rafaela is the only one who can see the Tropic of orange. In page (11–12) Yamashita describes Rafaela as a metaphorical mother for the tropic. Rafaela became the only one that has a care taker and attentive observer of the orange. But the question is why it is Rafaela, being a mother of the line? Being a mother of a small child is not easy, Rafaela's maternity accentuated in her care or the full time care for her two years old son Sol. "Gabriel seems to be the sort of mothering because he is rather lost in his dream" (Yamashita 66). So basically Rafaela helps Gabriel to overcome his problems and in the same time, Rafaela seems authenticated and Gabriel is an Americanized. In page 64 Yamashita describes Gabriel house that it full of dead bodies and other tiny insects. Rafaela saw the orange tree and as Yamashita describe Rafaela that she is the only one that can see the tree, she describe the tree as an invisible tree for all the characters except for Rafaela. She also said that Rafaela can stay under this tree for hours looking at it, and talking to it as a human. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 37. Conquest Of Aztecs Essay Within the religious aspect of the Western Civilization, there were specific omens reported after the Conquest of Aztec. Most of the omes were disasters and people didn't know whether to believe them or not, according to the document Omens of Doom. An example of a religious omen recorded was Omen 1. In this omen it was said that: "According to legend, the Aztecs believed that the god Quetzalcoatl had sailed east to join the sun god, warning that he would later return to reclaim his kingdom. The Aztecs believed that this could occur in the year One Reed (1519) and that god could take on many different forms. Including a pale skinned, bearded man." When Moctezuma first met Cortez, Cortez went to show his grattitude when all of a sudden Moctezuma's two guards stopped him. Moctezuma was not allowed to be touched. When Cortez was able to speak with Moctezuma he took off his necklace of pearls and placed it around Moctezuma's neck. Walking down the street a little later, two servants came up and gave Cortez two necklesses. The necklesses were wrapped in cloth and were made from red snails, which here they hold with great esteem. After recieving these gifts, he sat down on a throne beside me and started to address me. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Because of this happening when foreigners entered the land, he believed that whoever sent Cortez here, he was certain was the central lord. Because of this, Moctezuma said that they shall obey him and their shall be no betrayel. "I know you have heard much evil of me, but you shall believe only with your eyes." Moctezuma is stating this because in his past he has had dealings with rebellions and had come in favor for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 39. Analysis Of The Song 'Cortez The Killer' When using the song "Cortez the Killer" as a source on the European Conquistadors, a historian should consider what type of source it is, its creation date, the author's origins, and how the Conquistadors are portrayed. A historian should consider these things because they might have an effect on the credibility of the source and the type of information they can give, which refers to things such as perspective. Firstly, the song "Cortez the Killer" is a secondary source written by Neil Young in 1975. A book by Neil's brother, Scott Young, informs us that Neil had no connection to the Aztecs or Spanish. The song is a secondary source because it was written in 1975, well after the encounter between Montezuma and Cortez. This would tell a historian ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 41. Cortez Observation In this journal I learned or had reinforced: Going about my day I need to pay attention to my gestures and simple hand movements when I'm around others. Especially when I'm trying to make a good first impression on someone. Avoiding signals that would imply laziness, nervousness, anxiety, or shyness are key to being successful at the first impression. Some observations made about Cortez in the short time given include he is a very outspoken individual, highly confident in himself, and shows maturity in his actions. He has his close friends he sticks around, but he isn't afraid to branch out occasionally and he also takes a stand for ideas that he is certain about to insure others are informed of his knowledge. Not knowing anything about him academically, it seems it could be inferred he does well with his studies. It was overheard in class that he had a multiple classes with Mrs. Minton so going out on a limb it could be said Cortez is seeking a degree in communications or a business and will use these classes to help him help others in the workforce. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For example, the last few days, bright reds and blues have been his choice of colors with the occasional blacks and dark greys. He has been attentive and assertive in class most meetings and walks like he has a purpose to get somewhere. However, after saying that, there have been a few days where he has been relaxed and laid back, still paying attention, but staying very low key and out of the conversations. Being a senior most likely plays into that the most, having that upperclassman mentality lets the brain slip when sometimes not needed. It gives a person a feeling of authority in the class because they have been there so long and know the ins and outs of all the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 43. Guns In School Julio Cortez Guns in School? In the December 25, 2012 article published in USA Today, "Editorial: Gun Lobby, Don't Change the Subject," author Julio Cortez talks about armed teachers and security guards as solutions to protect our children in school. He states that the NRA's Wayne LaPierre "makes it sound so simple; hire armed guards for every school in America." Cortez says the NRA's attempt to introduce more weapons is a tactic to distract from the serious debate about firearms. America has just as much mental illness as other countries and the same amount of violence in the media. More guns are what make this country dangerous, but the Supreme Court has ruled twice, that the Second Amendment gives individuals the right to own a firearm. The court, however; has allowed bans on assault weapons and firearms with large magazines. That being said, since this nation isn't about to relinquish their right to bear arms anytime soon, armed forces posted at schools seems like a good idea. Although gun–packing teacher sounds a little ludicrous. Cortez ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 43 year–old Thomas Hamilton entered the gymnasium of Dunblane Primary School and began to open fire on the 28 students and their teacher. He shot and killed 17 students and the one school teacher. Before emergency responders showed up Hamilton had shot himself. This tragedy and two others (not school shootings however) sparked up a public interest to have tighter restrictions on the ownership of firearms. Handguns more specifically, the type that Hamilton used in his attack. The original ban outlawed all cartridge ammunition handguns with the exception of a .22 calibre single shot. Upon new legislation, the remaining .22 cartridge handguns were also banned in the Firearms Act 1997. This ban does not affect Northern Ireland, the Isles of Man, or the Channel Islands. Nevertheless, thus far the United Kingdom has not had another school shooting. Knock on wood, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 45. Was Cortez A Good Recruiter The Conquerors – Cortez Cortez sailed west he got to Mexico and didnt really know about Montezuma his crew wanted to turn around. He burnt all of his ships and the option was victory or death. Cortez was born into a poor family and his experience with a sword was play with his father. Him and his crew wanted to cross the Atlantic and it took 3 months and landed in Cuba. He got to Cuba and sailed to Mexico he was financing the journey with his own money. Cortez was hoping to become a millionaire and get wealthy and be respected. He was relieved from his command and the messenger who brought the news was killed. Governor Velasquez sent people to go take care of Cortez and nothing ever happened. Cortez was a very good recruiter, he ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 47. Amy Cortez Change Analysis The two parts of the work together are titled 'Change', created by Amy Cortez. The skull on the first butterfly is an odd contrast to the overall figure. The work is very colorful and bright. The second butterfly is monochrome and flat, and hangs on a string from the ceiling. The first component of the work is a butterfly shape with a raised neon green and orange skull in the center. It is in a black frame with a black background. Colorful patterns radiate out from the skull onto the wings, first into leaves, and then to looping, wavy shapes. The leaves and skull are shades of green, and the other colors are yellow, blue, pink, brown, and red. Small, repeating dark green semicircles outline the butterfly and extend to the black background. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They do not attempt to represent these things as they are in nature, but still use recognizable shapes to signify them. The colorful butterfly is a collage made of fabric paint, ribbon, and textured paper. On the colorful butterfly, the skull is meant to draw attention, as it is in the center of the work, slightly raised, and is different colors than the wings. The irregular lines and organic shapes of the patterns radiate out from the skull, guiding the eye to the butterfly outline. This butterfly is the plate used to create the second. The second, with an absence of color, gets the viewer's attention with its unusual placement. It contrasts the first butterfly in both color and material. The eye is drawn to the darker elements in the center and the border. The butterfly is often used as a symbol of rebirth, which connects with the title of "Change". The raised skull of the first butterfly evokes death, but its bright, cheerful colors and central position seem to suggest that 'death' in this work is not to be feared, and is even necessary. The second butterfly, hanging freely from the ceiling, is noticeably different from the first, again invoking the idea of change. Change here is then often painful, but it is needed and can even be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 49. Gregorio Cortez Thesis Ever since humanity could interact with one another, we would gather among ourselves and share stories. As time went on these same stories were passed down from generation to generation, changing the contents of the story ever so slightly. These stories were called legends and folktales. They share a half true story about a hero tackling an obstacle, these stories are typically important because they share a meaning and symbolizes characteristics from a certain culture in which they originate form. In With a Pistol in His Hands, Americo Paredes compares both the legend of Gregorio Cortez and the actual real–life events in order to point out the differences in hope that it would shed light of the injustice that Mexican–Americans endured during this time. One difference is the nature of the character of Gregorio Cortez. In "The Legend" it discusses many of Cortez's characteristics by examining his many talents. Cortez could "put five bullets into a piece of board and not make but one hole", he was also known to be ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In "The Legend" Cortez's brother Roman stole a mare from an American which caused the sheriff of the town to investigate. When the American confronted Roman with the accusation, Roman called him a "Gringo Sanvabiche" which resulted in the sheriff shooting Roman in the head. Cortez was with roman through all this and after the sheriff killed roman, Cortez "with a pistil in his hand" shot the sheriff, killing him which resulted in a massive man hunt for Cortez. However, in "The Man" is it stated that the sheriff was asked to look for a horse thief. After some investigation he came to Gregorio Cortez who the sheriff suspected of stealing a horse. The Sheriff was accompanied by two deputies who knew little to no Spanish, which resulted in a misinterpretation between what Cortez was saying. This resulted in the sheriff shooting roman and forcing Cortez to shoot ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 51. Martha Cortez: A Short Story Martha cortez is my mother she has two kids me Rodrigo and Ceaser im tall ,brown and have dark green eyes and bushy hair. My brother Ceaser is tall as well but is light skin with dark black eyes going to be 18 in a few days. We lost our dad ramiro also know in the hood as "chato" about 3 weeks ago. My dad was the leader of the ciscos gang every one respected him until one day while he was going to the store to buy a six pack of beers he was shot, 16 times . His body was found the next morning , cops said it was an attempt of robbery but i know damn well it was my uncle nikko's boys that killed him . Since then my family hasen't been the same. My mom started to look for a job to support us. But times are really hard and there is not ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 53. Analysis Of The Log From The Sea Of Cortez Enduring Perspectives By studying the history of Native Americans, we can understand some of their characteristics, qualities, and perspectives regarding America's landscape. Many of these still persist today in either the original or a mutated form. The Native American quality of living unsustainably persists today in various forms because it is difficult to notice an unsustainable lifestyle. John Steinbeck, Barry Lopez, and Scott Momaday in The Log From the Sea of Cortez, The American Geographies, and The Way to Rainy Mountain describe this effect. Today, it is easy to look back and see that Native Americans, including the Micmac, lived unsustainable lifestyles. The Micmac's economy revolved around trading small animals (e.g. beavers). Their desire for European goods provided an incentive to deplete the animal population (Merchant 13). A problem with this lifestyle is that it is difficult to know that the animal's population is being depleted until it is too late. The Native Americans of the Great Plains centered their economy on the buffalo. The Native Americans used difficult techniques (e.g. tricking them to fall off cliffs) to catch the buffalo, which was unsustainable considering how important the Buffalos were for them (Merchant 16). When the horse arrived the Native Americans became more efficient hunters. However, their lives became less sustainable because they became dependent on the horse and buffalo population. Again, this is a problem because it is difficult ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 55. Hernan Cortez And The Downfall Of The Aztecs With an amassed number and the home advantage you would think that,the Aztecs triumphed well you are mistaken. How could an army of only 300 soldiers defeat an empire of thousands;Strategy ,weaponry ,leadership and disease all play a role in the downfall of the Aztecs. "Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster"Sun Tzu. Hernan Cortez made sure he was a strong leader and had an impeccable strategy .To conquer the Aztec empire he needed to acquire many things these things would help with the downfall of the Aztecs.Malinali was known as "La Malinche" the traitor she learned the language of the spanish in just two months and acted as a translator for both sides,even though she was born ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 57. Tour To Cortez We stayed in the small town of Cortez, CO. It was a nice quite town with good 4th of July fireworks. We ate at Destination Grill. It's next to the Holiday Inn. The food was really good and it wasn't crowed. If you go take some time look at the pictures that they have hanging up around the restaurant. Cortez is about a 20 minute drive from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park. We had a 9:00 a.m. tour that left from Far View Lodge. We read that we needed to arrive really early because traffic in the park was bad. The lodge was about 30 minutes inside the park. There was no traffic that early in the morning, so we got there early. We had time to look around the gift shop and look out at the Far View the lodge is named after. If you have a tour this ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I highly recommend this tour because we got a lot more information on the park than we would've gotten if would have driven around the park ourselves. With the 700 years tour we got to take a bus around the park with a very knowledgeable guide. We got to stop a different kevias and learned how they were built. We also got to go down into Cliff Palace. This is a ranger led program. Our guide was from Tennessee, but he knew so much information about Mesa Verde and Cliff Palace. I recommend touring Cliff Palace and the rest of Mesa Verde during the morning if you're visiting during the summer. We toured Cliff Palace at 10:30 and it was complete shade. Cliff Palace is not a hike that you need to take if you have heart, hip, knee, or shoulder problems. This hike requires climbing down steep stairs and climbing ladders. There is one short ladder before you get to Cliff Palace, and then there is a very long ladder when you leave Cliff Palace. Bring water when you come to Mesa Verde, even in the morning. Also be mindful of altitude changes. Cliff Palace is located at a 7,000 foot attitude. My house in Tennessee is located at 440 feet. So it's easy to get winded even if you're not really doing that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 59. Analysis Of The Movie ' Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez ' Borders & Citizenship Rosalinda Castro Hispanics in the US– 8:00–10:05am Midterm PART A Ariana Ocho There cannot be a discussion about borders without also discussing the metaphors that are linked to them. When speaking about the border people know the physical borderlines between countries, but to understand borders one must look pass the physical boundaries. As a society we must be and make ourselves more aware of the cultural identity, language, and community surrounding the Latino American population. During the Mexican–American War the border moved, but the people didn't. History has shown us that no matter how thick the border might be Latino Americans have a strong connection to their culture and roots; instead of assimilating, Mexicans live between two worlds. The film, Ballad of Gregorio Cortez gave us a perspective of two cultures; "Two cultures– the Anglo and the Mexican– lived side by side in state of tension and fear" . Cortez is running for his life as he heads north, while the Anglo believe that because of his Mexican ethnicity, he would travel south to Mexico. Throughout the film there were cultural tensions and misunderstandings; language plays an important part of someone's identity, and for many Latino Americans Spanish is their first language. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez also shows us that language plays an important role, and can cause confusion between two different groups. For example, Anglos refer to a male ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 61. Hernan Cortez Hi there Hernan Cortez. Here are some facts I learned about the Aztec. I hope this helps you out. First, I am going to tell you about the daily life of the Aztec's. Next, about their specialized professions and what slaves are like in the Aztec Empire. Also, the Aztecs capital. Another, is government. Lastly, is a secret that will be at the end of the report and I think that will help you the most. Just to let you know Cortez, I almost got caught by a soldier but I got away. So if you can get here as soon as you can I will be happy. I hope to SEE YOU SOON?!?!?! Here is the daily life of the Aztecs. The rich lived in sun–dried brick and sometimes stone houses. Also, the homes had a whitewash to increase sparkles in the sun and the houses ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For instance, if you want to know something about their military, which a lot of people want to. I hope their daily life, for example, the how they made the steam was in the text it says, " Water was poured over hot stones to generate steam.". Government an example is It was the law that kids had to go to school. professions another example is Tenochtitlan was the Aztec's capitol city. city the second to last example in the article is The Aztecs were ruled by an emperor, who lived in the palace in the capital city. The last example is and the floating gardens are.The gardens were used to grow chili peppers, corn, tomatoes, beans, and squash.I hope this was enough information to help you ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 63. Hernan Cortez Research Paper Hernan Cortez was born in the Kingdom of Castile, Spain, 1485; Cortez was Spanish nobility but he was a sickly child, he was also an only child to his mother (Catalina Pizarro Altamirano) and Farther (Martin Cortes de Monroy), He came from a fairly famous family and his father was a captain in the Spanish army. His parents wanted him to become a lawyer so they sent him to the University of Salamanca in west–central Spain (1499), where he studied law and Latin at the age of fourteen. After two years, Cortes wasn't interested in becoming a lawyer and returned home when he was sixteen. Cortez was fascinated with tales of Christopher Columbus' New World explorations. Cortez was most known for the Spanish conquistador who defeated the vast Aztecs Empire in Central America (image of Hernan Cortez below). Hernan Cortez first served as a solider in an expedition to conquer Cuba on the 13th of February, 1511, as he accompanied Diego Velazquez de Cuellar, an aide of the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... from 1521 to 1524, Cortez personally governed Mexico. During this time Cortez marched a second time into battle against Mexico. This battle was fought over several months until it was retaken on the 13th of August. On the 14th of November, 1522 he divorced Catalina Xuarez Marcaida in 1522 (date not available to when they married). On the 14th of November 1528, Cortez returned to Spain to appeal to the justice of his master. On the 5th of March 1529, Hernan Cortez Married Juana Ramirez de Arellano de Zuniga who had 4 children shortly afterwards. Cortez travelled to Honduras in 1524 to stop a rebellion against him in the area. Cortez then sailed back to Mexico on the 14th of November 1530, to find himself removed from power. Cortez took Montezuma hostage and his soldiers raided the city. Cortez left the city after learning that Spanish troops were coming to arrest him for disobeying ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 65. Summary Of ' An American Folk Tale ' By Americo Paredes With His Pistol in His Hand by Americo Paredes is an American folk tale about taking place in 1901 along the Texas Mexico border. Paredes tells the story of Gregorio Cortez a Mexican farmer living on the south Texas Border who was made a hero by his people. The second novel is that of Chester Himes ' If He Hollers Let Him Go. Both stories deal with the issues of violence and racism, although in very different ways. Based on both works, I believe that Bob Jones' figure leaves a more lasting and long–term consequence of racism. Chester Himes' novel about Bob Jones has somewhat of an autobiographical touch to it. It is more persuasive in the way that, he and Bob have a lot in common. Even though Paredes' character focuses on a real character he is made into a fictional, whereas Bob Jones may or may not be representative of some of the author 's actual experiences were, leaven the reader or audience with a longer lasting impression of the hardship during those times. Gregorio Cortez was an unknown man until 1901.He was considered an outlaw but was also a likeable young man according to others. Cortez had never been in trouble with the law. Cortez was one of three sons, and he lived on a farm with his parents. Cortez only occasionally had some disputes with American farmers. Cortez tried to stay out of any kind of trouble but one day, Cortez received a visit from Sheriff Morris. Sheriff Morris, a white American was searching for horse thieves. There had been rumors that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 67. How Does Mctezuma Meet Cortes When Moctezuma arrived to meet Cortes, he began to tell Cortes about their ancestors and how they came from a distant land along with a prince who had brought them to the land. The prince later on had returned to his native land and returned back. When the prince had returned, he saw that all his people had intermarried with the natives. He had asked his people to return with him, but they had all refused to return and no longer saw him as their leader. He had then returned to his homeland, and ever since Moctezuma had always heard that the prince's force would attempt to conquer the land. When Moctezuma came face to face with Cortez, he told Cortez that his arrival was very welcome in their land. He said that Cortez had come to satisfy his ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 69. The Manhunt For Christopher Cortez Title Dorner and Cortez are victims as much as they are criminals because of the choices they have made and the things they have done. They have both made bad decisions that has led them to where they are now. Dorner got called many rude names for being a black person, he suffered all through his childhood and most of his adulthood. In the Manhunt for Christopher Dorner, chapter 2, it states, "In first grade at Norwalk Christian School, he wrote, the principal swatted him for punching a student who had taunted him with a racial slur. The swattings from authority figures continued through junior high, he claimed, when he dared to stand up to bigots." Throughout his life, there were many things said to him that he didn't like, even when he arrived at the LAPD. In chapter 3, it states, "When he arrived at the LAPD, he wrote, he found it a nest of racists. In the Police Academy, he complained about another recruit's use of a racial slur and was shunned." Although, Cortez was a Mexican, he also had racist stuff said against him because of his race. In Applebee (707), it states, "And as he drove off the American said, Now isn't that just like a Mexican. He takes his time." ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In Applebee (708), it states, "The major Sheriff shot first, and he missed; and Gregorio Cortez shot next, he didn't miss."In The Manhunt for Christopher Dorner, chapter 5, it states, "A round from Dorner's assault rifle entered just under his left nostril, crashed through the roof of his mouth, shattered his front teeth, split his tongue and exploded bone as it emerged from his lower right jaw. His face went numb." Also in chapter 3, it states, "One bullet had pierced his badge, ripped through his ballistic vest, and punctured his heart. He had not drawn his gun." Both Dorner and Cortez had shot innocent cops doing their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 71. Spanish Conquest Essay Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs Have you ever about ripping out a human's still beating heart? If not, you would not fit in with the Aztecs. The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican Empire that rose in power in the post classic period. From the 1300's –1521, the Aztecs continued to increase their population and their influence in the Mesoamerican region, despite the upcoming nearby empires, such as the Tlaxcalan empire. This all changed with the arrival of the Spaniard, Hernan Cortez. Cortez was a Spanish conquistador under the rule of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Cortez contributed for the downfall of many empires, including the Aztecs. Even though conquering was not a part of the Catholics religion. The ancient Aztecs followed their religious beliefs more closely than did the Spanish Catholic Hernan Cortez. Unlike the Spanish, The Aztecs believed that there were many gods that contributed to everyday life patron god, Huitzilopochtli, communicated to the Aztec priest, Motecuhzuma, that it was time to migrate to another region. He said that there would be an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... And they fought with everything they had. The Aztecs just wanted to protect their home. So, they did not back down. But it was not enough to stop Cortez and his men's advanced weapons; it was a massacre. And it was not the only time Cortez and his men killed. Before their arrival in Tenochtitlan, Cortez only had about 500 men who followed him. And he knew that the Aztecs had hundreds of thousands of soldiers at their disposal. So, Cortez invaded outside villages and forced men to join him. If they refused he would kill them and their family. Displaying how little the Catholic law means to him. Because in the bible, one of the first laws given was "thou shalt not kill." Cortez did exactly what the bible said not to do, even though he was considered to be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 73. Henando Cortez And The Spanish Conquest Of The Aztecs In the 15th century, the Europeans set sail from their home countries in hopes of finding new routes to use for trade. After a few wrong turns, the Americas were discovered and the rumor of the wealth the Mesoamerican civilizations had attracted the Europeans. The Spanish were the first to set out on an expedition to conquer this New World every one was speaking of. Henando Cortez was the Spanish conqueror that led the expedition to the Americas, where the Spanish would encounter the Aztec empire. The Aztec empire was settled around their capital, Tenochtitlan, and was surrounded by "towering pyramids and a network of canals spanned by bridges" (Hofstadter 11). The Aztecs were disciplined people with standardized laws that provided structure to their empire. For their time period, the Aztecs were advanced in ways such as having knowledge of astronomy and accurate calendars. The Aztec empire had a long future ahead of them until Cortez landed at Vera Cruz in April of 1519 with soldiers and weapons that the Aztecs had never seen before. Cortez and the Spanish would conquer the Aztec empire after their capital fell to Cortez in 1521 resulting in an Aztec surrender. The Aztecs suffered a great number of deaths from the conquest and almost all that was left was women and children. During the conquering of the Aztec empire the Spanish discovered the practice of human sacrifice. This significant discovery was first brought to the attention of the Spanish after the Aztec ruler, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 75. Spanish Conquistadors: The Aztec-Spanish War The Aztec–Spanish War was more than a war leading to the demise of the Aztec empire; rather it was one of the most remarkable and significant wars of European history, beginning the colonization of Mesoamerica. The Spaniards who came to the New World were known as conquistadors, Spanish for "conquerors". Hernando Cortez, one of the most ambitious Spanish conquistadors, left Cuba in 1519 with 500 men, 11 ships, horses, and countless other provisions. The exploratory mission, supported by the governor of Cuba: Diego de Velásquez, soon turned into one of conquest. Driven by the pursuit of gold, glory and god, Cortez was determined to use any means necessary in his desire to conquer one of ancient history's most prominent civilizations: The Aztecs. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The Spanish conquistadors wanted to convert the Aztecs to their Christian faith. There are three main theories of how the Spaniards converted the Aztecs. The first theory was the belief that the Aztecs suspected Cortez to be a god returning to claim his lands. The second theory was that the Spaniards forced the Aztecs to convert to Christianity. The last theory was the belief that Spanish missionaries blended the Native and Christian religion to easily convert the Aztecs. During this blend of religious ideas, however, many Spaniards, intrigued with the customs of the Aztecs, adopted some beliefs of the Aztecs, fusing these beliefs into their own religious practices. The combination of all three theories eventually caused the conversion of the Aztecs to Christianity. The Aztecs first viewed these acts of conversion as attacks on their ideology, but most Aztecs succumbed to the Spaniard's conversion tactics. After the Aztec–Spanish war, Aztecs who wished to become Catholic were allowed to retain the assets of their property, which was a major incentive. Catholicism became the religion of Mesoamerica, as it is to this day. Another reason why the Aztec– Spanish War was a significant event in the Spanish colonization of the Americas is that for the first time, alliances with natives in surrounding areas ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 77. The Conquistadors Ventured To The America’S In Approximately The conquistadors ventured to the America's in approximately the 1500s. During the process of settlement the conquistadors, led by Hernan Cortez encountered numerous natives who originally inhabited the land. When two unfamiliar civilizations encounter each other the end result can be unpredictable. Each human being has an unique thought process. Therefore numerous spaniards viewed the native americans as a peaceful, and kind civilization, while on the other side of the bridge, several spaniards like Hernan Cortez viewed the indians as a threat to their wellbeing. However, Bartolome de las Casas viewed the native Indians in a different manner. Bartolome de las Casas viewed the natives as a genuinely kind civilization, therefore the people ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Also it could spare the lives of spanish citizens who could flee from the disease which was killing their people. Bartolome de las Casas's Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indes opens with a short, yet detailed account of the land which the native americans inhabited. He informs the audience that of the nature of the Indians. The nature of the Indians from Bartolome's standpoint was one that described the natives as kind, intelligent, and innocent people, but he also uses the words weak and complacent to describe them. Subsequently he describes the living arrangements of the native americans. They dressed very lightly, almost completely naked, they do not own beds, however they sleep on bambacas. Bambacas, to put it in simplest form are hammocks. Afterwards, Bartolome informs that the indians were not rejective of Christianity, the religion of the spanish. In fact they were jubilant and intrigued to participate in the faith. The natives insisted in partaking in the sacraments. He then reminds the audience of the goodness the native people possessed. Next, he begins to describe the invasion of the conquistadors who ransacked the civilizations, describing the awful actions of the spaniards. The present day islands of Cuba, San Juan, and Jamaica were entirely deserted after the invasion. The spaniards killed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...