Hernan Cortes Research Paper

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In a world where power, violence, and land are the main signs of dominance, Hernan Cortes was an expert at showing and gaining these values, but did having that dominance and intimidation make him a hero or a villain? Some people believe that Hernan Cortes is a hero because of his courageous acts, joining two worlds, and conquering America. There are also others such as the Aztecs who believe he is a villain for making their Empire disappear and bringing lots of trauma to their civilization. Even though Hernan Cortes had heroic acts, he was not a hero; he was a villain because he wasn’t fighting for peace, he turned on his allies and took advantage of the Aztecs to defeat them.

The difference between a hero and a villain is why they fight.