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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?
Spain would never establish a foothold in the Americas.
Native American languages like Nahuatl would become dominant global languages today.
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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