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AP World History: Modern
Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750
Topic 4.2
What if Hernán Cortés hadn’t successfully defeated the Aztecs in Mexico?
Native American languages like Nahuatl would become dominant global languages today.
Spain would never establish a foothold in the Americas.
The Catholic Church wouldn’t have gained significant influence in Latin America.
The indigenous cultures and societies of Mesoamerica may have had a greater chance to survive and evolve independently.
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AP World History: Modern - 4.2 Exploration: Causes and Events from 1450 to 1750
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