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How Did Hernando Cortes Change

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Hernando Cortes, a Spanish Conquistador and explorer, left Spain in 1504 destined for the New World--never to return--making several changes. Cortes first stop was the island of Hispaniola where he spent the 11 years helping to plan the conquest of Cuba. Life was good in Cuba, so good that he was second in charge but not good enough for Cortes for there was no gold. He left Cuba telling an incredible lie where upon meeting the mainland of the coast he burned his ships leaving only T. as his destination. Upon reaching T., the true colors of Cortes emerged; colors that are insidious, malignant, and barbarous.
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