Culture Clash

by Peter Winkler and Fran Downey

Two worlds collided on November 8, 1519. One was the mighty Aztec Empire, which ruled central Mexico. The other was the growing Spanish Empire. The blending of their cultures created a new way of life.

This stone carving represents an important Aztec god, Quetzalcóatl.

This stone carving represents an important Aztec god, Quetzalcóatl.

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