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By Eduardo Vega

Spanish Conquest The Spanish conquest can be explained mostly

by these factors:• Epidemic disease • Micro patriotism• Metal weapons • Native assistance These factors combined gave the Spanish

Conquistadors the advantage in battle.

The Allied NativesKnowing the real number of the “friendly” or

“allied” natives is almost impossible, as often the Spanish didn’t mention their allied companions. We do know that the conquistadors were outnumbered by the natives. Even before “The Conquest of Mexico” had started, the invaders were outnumbered by the natives and as time went by, that number became more and more profound.

Rewarding Titles • All Spaniards participating in conquering lands, discovering, exploring and civilizing had to submit reports to Royal officials. • These reports were submitted in order to gain new titles and rewards for participating in such events such as the ones mentioned before.• Just like the Spaniards, native elites and even entire native communities submitted petitions for the rewards granted to those participating.• These natives submitted petitions calling themselves conquistadors and claiming rights.

• The letters sent by the natives give an idea how the real number of natives that participated in the conquest and wars that took place.