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Butterfly Effect: Cortés at the Heart of the Aztec Empire

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On April 23, 1519, Hernán Cortés lands in the Yucatan with the intention of seizing the wealth and territory of the Aztec Empire. He needs allies from the surrounding area because he only has 600 men. Ultimately, he is able to convince the Talaxcaltecs to fight with him. After three months of intense fighting, he takes the capital city on August 13, 1521. Mexico has fallen into the hands of Spain. Part of the "Butterfly Effect" series.

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Runtime: 25 minutes 59 seconds

Topic: Geography, History
Subtopic: Explorers, Mexico, World History - 1450-1799
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2017
Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
Series: Butterfly Effect
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A ship sailing through the sea. Caption: sails within the sight of the mythical Galapagos.

Animation of ancient buildings silhouetted against an amber sky. Caption. At the end of October, Alexander takes Babylon.

A T V screen displays men walking on the moon. Caption: On the evening of July 31, 1969, the world is watching the T V.

Animation of a man wearing a crown and robe standing in a cathedral before a crowded room. Caption. The kingdom of France.

Animation of a silhouetted man on horseback with bow and spear watching a distant village burn, billows of smoke floating up into the night sky. Caption. The Mongols are feared everywhere.

Animation of an area near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Leafless trees, homes, and power lines beneath an overcast sky. Caption. Everything is polluted and highly radioactive.

Animation of pagodas and green trees against a partly cloudy sky during Japan's Edo period. Caption. Will lead to a united Japan and 250 years of civil peace.

Animation of silhouetted ancient warriors charging forward on a battlefield against a vibrant red sky. Caption. The skill of their warriors is well-known to the Romans.

An electronic machine is being operated. Caption: He then sends himself the first electronic mail.