Question: Who really benefited when The Old World met The New World?

Select your event: The Aztecs of Mesoamerica vs. Cortes of Spain or The Incas of South America vs. Pizarro of Spain

Be sure to include:

A. Life in The New World before the Spanish arrival.

B. Reasons for Spain's interest in The New World.

C. Compare the leadership styles.

D. Describe how important physical geography was to the indigenous people (original inhabitants).

E. Compare the technology of the weapons used by both sides.

F. How useful was psychology in in affecting the outcome.

G. What do you think are the lasting effects of The New World meeting The Old World?

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