2. Spanish Conquest Main factors that gave the Indian conquistadors the upper hand when in battle Micro patriotism Epidemic disease Metal weapons Native help
3. The Indians had the advantage because they had more people to go into battle. Even though the Spanish we joined by the central Mexican Indian tribe, the Indians still had them outnumbered There was an estimated 250 Spaniards to 5 thousand Indians However knowing the actual number of Natives and Spaniards is impossible As time went by the difference between the two increased even more The Allied natives
4. Spaniards Indians More casualties More involved in conquest Tried to claim rights for participation in the conquest by writing letters This showed what a great deal of natives there were Put up a united front Less casualties Did not appear to be united Everyone had a different role Submitted reports to officials for promotions within New titles New rewards Reports submitted by anyone conquering, discovering, or exploring new lands
