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Jan 15, 1519
Cortes sails for Mexico from Cuba
This was important because it showed Cortes' determination to explore Mexico. -
Feb 15, 1519
Taxcalans attack the Spanish
Were thought the Spanish were enemies. -
Apr 15, 1519
Tlaxcalans form alliance with the Spanish
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May 15, 1519
Moctezuma and Cortes meet
The Spanish was sent gifts and food to see if Hernan Cortes was a God or man. -
Jul 15, 1519
Cortes takes Moctezuma hostage
Was arrested, didn't resist and followed the Spanish -
Mar 15, 1520
The Spanish massacre thousands of Aztecs while preparing for their religious festival
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Apr 15, 1520
The Spanish retreat after the Aztecs gather arms
Prepare for another attack. -
Jun 14, 1520
Moctezuma dies
Was stoned to death by the Aztec. But the Aztec blame the Spanish for killing him. -
Aug 15, 1520
The Spanish attempt to escape from Tenochtitlan but are stopped by the Aztecs - later referred to as the Noche Triste
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Oct 15, 1520
The Aztecs begin to die from smallpox
Caught the diease from the Europeans -
Jan 17, 1521
The Spanish form a second attack on the now weakened Aztecs
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Mar 10, 1521
The last group of Aztecs surrender
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May 28, 1521
Cortes becomes governor and captain-general of New Spain
Didn't feel satisfied.