YOUR MISSION FROM KING MOCTEZUMA:
I’ve just received word that a force of Spaniards is making its way from the Gulf Coast to our capital of Tenochtitlan. If they intend to make war, this represents a grave threat to the Aztec nation. We must understand whether their plans are peaceful or warlike and, as my best emissary, I’d like you to find out.
First, you will need to build your knowledge of the situation, beginning with a review of the timeline below. Then, I’d like you to read about the Spanish arrival in our land and analyze a map of their movement throughout our lands.
You will then provide me with a brief summary of the major themes of your research so that I may understand the case. Last, you will recommend a course of action for our people: should we extend our hands in peace or prepare for war?
Good luck. The Aztec nation is counting on you.
-King Moctezuma
I’ve just received word that a force of Spaniards is making its way from the Gulf Coast to our capital of Tenochtitlan. If they intend to make war, this represents a grave threat to the Aztec nation. We must understand whether their plans are peaceful or warlike and, as my best emissary, I’d like you to find out.
First, you will need to build your knowledge of the situation, beginning with a review of the timeline below. Then, I’d like you to read about the Spanish arrival in our land and analyze a map of their movement throughout our lands.
You will then provide me with a brief summary of the major themes of your research so that I may understand the case. Last, you will recommend a course of action for our people: should we extend our hands in peace or prepare for war?
Good luck. The Aztec nation is counting on you.
-King Moctezuma
Assume that you are an Aztec in 1519. Your king Moctezuma has called upon you to complete a vitally important mission.
How am I going to do this?
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Completing the Critical Mission:
Read the documents provided in this folder:
The Broken Spears
The Battle of Chalula
The Discovery and Conquest of Mexico
Cortez Letter to the King
Consider the following themes: (Write a paragraph about each theme based upon the readings.)
How had Spain treated other areas in the Caribbean?
How does Cortez carry out diplomacy with other groups of Natives?
What does Moctezuma think about Cortez identity?
What do the Spanish want?
Other themes that you find in the readings.
Draw a conclusion: (Write a paragraph with your conclusion and the reasons for it.)
Based upon those themes, what do you think Moctezuma should do? Prepare for peace or war?
You will post your work with that of the second Mission on Blackboard.
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