The Spanish had several advantages when conquering Central American Indian tribes, including micro patriotism, the use of metal weapons, and alliances with other native groups. However, the native tribes still greatly outnumbered the Spanish forces, with an estimated 250 Spaniards facing 5,000 Indians. Over time, the population imbalance increased further in favor of the native tribes. Both the Spanish and their native allies played important roles in the conquest, but the native groups suffered fewer casualties and appeared more united than the Spanish forces.

1. Indian Conquestadors By Jessica Gavin

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