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Cortes aided the Spanish in taking control over the present day country of the Dominican Republic
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Aided Spanish General Valzquez take control over Cuba
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Cortes is made the leader of the Spanish expedition to Mexico
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Cortes conquers the Aztec's capital city and establishes the demise of the once powerful Aztec Empire
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Cortes took over all of the Aztec lands, claiming it for Spain