La Conquista

La Conquista refers to the period in the early 16th century when Spanish explorers, led by conquistadors like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, expeditions and military campaigns, conquered large parts of the Americas. They aimed to find wealth, land, and new territories, often by defeating powerful indigenous civilizations such as the Aztecs and Incas. This process involved warfare, alliances, and significant cultural and societal upheaval, ultimately leading to Spanish colonization, the spread of European influence, and profound changes for the native populations and their societies.