Key Figures and Concepts in the Conquest of the Americas
Hernán Cortés and the Conquest of the Aztecs
In 1518, Cortés commanded his own expedition to Mexico, ignoring orders from Velázquez, with more than 500 men and 11 ships.
Cortés allied with some native peoples, but used force to conquer others. He fought Tlaxcalan and Cholula warriors. Cortés took Montezuma hostage, and his soldiers raided the city. He left the city after learning that Spanish troops were coming to arrest him for disobeying orders. The Aztecs eventually drove the Spanish from
Read MoreEssential Business Vocabulary: English-Spanish
Business Vocabulary: English-Spanish
- Accountant
- contable
- Address a meeting
- preparar una reunión
- Administration
- administración
- Advance orders
- pedidos anticipados
- Advertising
- publicidad
- Aim
- objetivo
- Allow
- permitir
- Annoy
- molestar
- Apply
- solicitar
- Arrange a demonstration
- hacer una demostración
- As
- como
- As far as
- en lo que / hasta
- As a whole
- en su totalidad
- As you know
- como usted sabe
- Assess
- evaluar
- Assessment
- evaluación
- Attend
- asistir
- At such short notice
- en tan poco tiempo
- Bar Chart
- gráfico de barras
- Blockbuster film hits
- éxito en taquilla
- Board
- junta
- Board
Short Stories & Personal Reflections: A Collection
Personal Reflections and Short Stories
John Visit: Restaurant and Activities
Hi John, I’m really excited about visiting next week! Thanks for picking out the restaurants; both sound amazing, but I’d prefer the Japanese one. I’ve always wanted to try authentic sushi, and this sounds like the perfect opportunity. As much as I’d love to go to the beach, I won’t be able to because I’ve caught a cold recently, and my doctor advised me to avoid too much sun. But I’m definitely up for other
Read MoreUnderstanding Letters of Credit: Ratings, Forms, and Acts
Letters of Credit Ratings
About the Model: Free (letter and note) and bound (check and duplicate).
The Form: Order (letter, check, and duplicate) (three characters: the drawer, drawee, and payee) and promise to pay (note) (two characters: the prospective and beneficiary).
Assumptions as to Issue: Causal (duplicate – Stay connected to the business that originated) and non-causal (letter (abstract), notes, and checks).
On Movement: Bearer (circulated by mere tradition) or nominative (endorsement) (order
Read MoreTax Subjects: Active, Taxpayer, Substitute, and Solidarity
Active Subject: The active subject of a tax is the public entity that develops the procedures for the application of the tribute. Therefore, we can define the active subject as the “public entity holder of the administrative power for the management and requirement of the tribute.” Since the establishment of taxes can only be made by the holders of the financial power (article 133 CE: the state, the CCAA, and the local corporations), in the cases that other public entities different from these
Read MoreEvolutionary Explanations: From Creationism to Darwinism
1. Creationist Explanations
Creationist explanations attribute the origin of humanity to a literal interpretation of the Book of Genesis. Key tenets include:
- God created all living species separately and definitively.
- God created man in His image and likeness.
These concepts align with “fixism,” the belief that species are immutable over time. Fixism acknowledges the adaptability of individuals to their environment, often attributing it to intelligent design. However, this adaptability remains within
Read MoreAdam Smith, Karl Marx, and Durkheim: Comparing Economic and Sociological Theories
Adam Smith: Life and Economic Theories
Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, in 1723. He entered the University of Glasgow at the age of 14, studying moral philosophy, and then continued on to postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
The Wealth of Nations (TWN)
Smith opposed the mercantilist theory, which emphasized the importance of trade in increasing a nation’s wealth and maintaining a positive trade balance. He argued that the wealth generated by mercantilism primarily benefits the
Human Skeleton: Structure, Function, and Divisions
The Human Skeleton: Structure, Function, and Divisions
The skeleton performs several crucial functions:
- Support and Shape: It supports and shapes the body.
- Protection: It protects vital organs.
- Movement: It allows movement through muscle attachments.
Bone Classification
Bones are classified based on their size and shape:
- Long Bones: These bones, such as the humerus and femur, have a length that exceeds their width and thickness.
- Flat Bones: Flat bones, like the shoulder blade and ribs, have length and
Smile: Lyrics, Meaning, and Translation
Smile
You know that I’m a crazy bitch
I do what I want when I feel like it
All I wanna do is lose control
But you don’t really give a shit
You go with it, go with it, go with it
‘Cause you’re fucking crazy rock’n’roll
You said hey!
What’s your name?
It took one look
And now I’m not the same
Yeah, you said hey!
And since that day
You stole my heart
And you’re the one to blame
Yeah
(Chorus)
And that’s why I smile
It’s been a while
Since every day and everything
Has felt this right
And now you’re turning all around
And
Key Agricultural and Rural Development Terminology
Organic Agriculture
A farming system based on the optimal use of natural resources, avoiding synthetic chemicals or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to produce organic food.
Extensive Agriculture
Characterized by the need to increase acreage to boost production, primarily using traditional methods. Key features include low yields, low capitalization, and reliance on traditional crops.
Extensive Livestock
Characterized by very long production cycles and the use of native breeds adapted to the local