Spanish/Aztecs Essay Assignment
In a well-written essay consisting of three to five paragraphs, choose one of the following questions to discuss:
1. Why were the Aztecs so easily defeated by the tiny force of Conquistadores under Cortez?
2. If Cortez, Montezuma, and La Malinche were placed on trial for the murder of the Aztec people, who would be found guilty? Innocent? Why?
3. If you were a member of the Tlaxcalan tribe, would you have assisted Cortez in defeating the Aztec Empire? Explain why or why not.
How will this assignment be graded?
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In order to demonstrate mastery of this topic, your essay must include at least three paragraphs of thoughtful reasoning.
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Your essay should show your understanding of the defeat of the Aztecs at the hands of the Spanish, including at least three reasons for that defeat.
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Your essay should be written in complete sentences, use proper sentence and paragraph structure, and contain no more than three grammatical errors.
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