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The time of expedition among European countries towards the Americas and The New World to me was one of the most interesting times in known human lifetime. Looking back in my head I’m thinking to myself; not much was known about the world, but everything was thought to be known, everything was still to be discovered. Imagine living in era where such big discoveries of land and different humans were still capable of being found any given day. This led to extreme competition amongst European countries whom at the time everything was about establishing “perfect” empires. During this time different countries were developing difference in Ideologies, mainly religion. Meaning at the time the expedition was the Perfect way to expand religious power across the world. With this now the motives behind conquest can seem to have multiple answers. Is motive led by the will of wanting to spread the views which they though were right by according belief, was religion just a way for empires to connect to people in order of expanding power, or can it even be both at once?

“We went there to serve god, and also to get rich,” Bernal Diaz del Castillo explained regarding the true motives behind Spain’s conquest of Mexico and Mesoamerica at the time. Bernal was a famous foot soldier in the army of Raul Cortes, while Spain was in its conquest the Aztec empire, he was able to document and give his own account of sprains expeditions and motives. Looking back now we can use these sources to try and determine our own conclusions of the era.

In regard to motive, one’s opinion towards what was going on during the conquests. The power of religion has never been doubted but specifically back during those ages many countries weren’t just fighting over new territory, many countries were having conflict as religion continued to evolve. Conflicts were seen between countries that were primary Christian towards Islamic practices, but huge disagreements and conflicts were occurring amongst Christians and protestant Christians. This exemplifies how even same religions ended up splitting into sectors because there were different beliefs of life taking into place amongst the people as time generated and progressed. Disagreements amongst religious beliefs between countries in my opinion started a power war, in which countries now were looking for every way possible to expand their power and religious views. This is where conquest plays a huge rule giving the opportunity for countries to expand their kingdoms out west, convert others into their beliefs, but also allowed countries to make money. There were lots of money opportunities out west, lots of untouched gold, silver, and other resources. All this meant power.

In continuation, I will collect the best pieces of direct evidence (notes, drawings, etc.) to try collect a emotional feeling with the time its self in preparation to really analyzing the ancient life, while formulating my own opinion. From my perspective the best way to analyze an era where there really isn’t much proof of anything, is by using direct primary sources. Secondary sources will be used to help fund evidence to my points of view, but mainly will be used to further explain the primary details.