Hernando Cortez was one of the most courageous military leaders of all time. Born in Medellin, Spain, he was a Spanish conquistador who conquered most of Central America. He explored for riches and conquered by being attentive to the natives. As a result, with a small army he conquered the Aztec empire. In 1519, Cortez explored the Yucatan coast. Landing at Tabasco, Cortez captured the natives. These natives wore brightly colored clothes. Although the people of Tabasco possessed little of value, they told Cortez of the great treasures of the Aztec empire. The Aztec Empire had cities built of stone. Next, Cortez moved his troops north and conquered the port of Vera Cruz. As a result, at Vera Cruz, Cortez considered advancing against the Aztecs. He took a Tabascan woman and asked for her help to complete his army. Cortez used it to translate the native language into Aguilar. Aguilar was another Spanish wreck shipped to the port of Cozumel. He had learned the language of the natives. Aguilar translated the native language of Cortez's troops. They learned the tradition...