In 1504 Hernan Cortes left Spain for the Caribbean. Once there, he was given land, a home, and a good job. Eventually, he was given the opportunity to explore Mexico, which led to his conquest of the Aztec Empire. How can we learn more about Cortes, his conquest, and the Aztec culture he tried to destroy? We have letters, maps, and journals written by Cortes and those who traveled with him. We also have Aztec artifacts and the stories of those he conquered. Follow Cortes on his expedition through Mexico and explore primary sources from his time to learn more.