385. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Woman Who Changed The World (Part 2)
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Consequences, Motives, and Orders: The Deviation of the Conquistadors
When exploring new lands, it is important for leaders to not get distracted by impractical schemes./nConquistadors often faced setbacks and challenges, such as losing their possessions and legal disputes./nCortez's motivations for his actions are complex, influenced by his Christian beliefs and legal background./nVelasquez instructed Cortez to find Juan de Grialba and spread Christianity in the new lands./nSome historians downplay the role of religious motives in colonialism, focusing more on greed and cruelty.
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