HISTORY 3H03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Sola Gratia, Assignat, Jean Domat

• School: McMaster University
• Department: History
• Course: HISTORY 3H03
• Professor: Megan Armstrong

Document Summary

Conquistador, explorer and adventurer at the service of the spanish empire. He led the expedition that caused the fall of the aztec empire. His motive was to convince charles v that this city of temixtitlan (mexico) was a worthwhile investment, and that he should bring more ships over to the city. He thoroughly describes the things that he sees in temixtitlan and talks highly about the city"s greatness. He wanted to take over the aztec capital, showing the importance of colonization and power to the spanish. It is a satirical essay by john swift written in 1729. Swift (englishman) was enraged at the treatment of the irish people by the english. A modest proposal describe a cure to the economic troubles of ireland by suggesting the selling of children for food. It was written anonymously and was trying to provoke a reaction towards the rich. This essay is very critical to the main themes that were important during the.