Cortes’s actions, 1523–28

Cortes’s actions, 1523–28

This course examines Hernán Cortés's governance of New Spain from 1523 to 1528, following the conquest of the Aztec Empire. It explores his administrative policies, efforts to establish Spanish control, economic developments, and the eventual challenges that led to his demotion. Learners will gain insight into the early colonial period and its profound impact on the indigenous population.