CCS 141A Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Tlaxcaltec, Day Of The Dead, Pedro De Alvarado
17 Jan 2018
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The battle between the mexicas and the spanish. Mexica warrior very skilled, experienced, held an honorable role in society. Spanish soldier - view of warfare was counter to native, to kill my enemy, by any means. Coup meant getting close enough without getting hurt. (prestige/honor) possible. Worked as huge disadvantage to the mexicas. Montezuma welcomes cortez and tlaxcalans who accompany cortez. No idea that cortez would rule over his people. Pedro de alvarado - massacre of the mexicas during a ceremony (huitzilopochtli) World view changes to that of the spanish. Diseases begin to have an impact on mexico city, 1000s die if smallpox. Cortez to rebuild his forces and attack smaller towns, and he adds more spanish troops. Cut off food and water supply, despite their setbacks they still fight for months. Spanish control of indian land taking power in military, political, and religious. Politically, some tlatoani (indian political leader) maintain positions.
