History GCSE
The destruction of indigenous societies
What The destruction of indigenous societies means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The Spanish invasion had catastrophic consequences for the Aztec civilisation, leading to its near-total destruction, with the Aztec Empire dismantled and Spanish colonial rule imposed.
Topics that use The destruction of indigenous societies
- Option P1: Key topic 2: The conquistadors, 1513–c1528 - 3 Impact of Spain in the Americas (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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