Wampum, that I have been telling you about. They were as much surprised to see Columbus and his ships, as he was to see them. They had never seen a white man or a ship before. 3. They seemed to be a kind people, for they received Columbus with pleasure. Here is a picture of Columbus going ashore. What sort of people did the natives of America appear to be? How did they receive Columbus ? 4. The place, which Columbus first landed upon, was an island in the West Indies, which he called St. Salvador. He found many kinds of fruits there, which he had never seen before. After staying many days, he sailed back to Europe, and arrived at Palos, in Spain, having been absent about seven months. 5. He told the people of Europe what he had seen; that he had discovered a new country, which abounded in delicious fruits, and silver, and gold, and the people of which, instead of being white, were red. 6. This story of Columbus made many people anxious to come to the new country, which they afterwards called America, to see What place did Columbus first land upon ? What did he find there? What did Columbus do after staying many days at St. Salvador? What did he do on his return? What effect had the story of Columbus in Europe? what they could discover, and to get fruits, and precious metals. many 7. Consequently, many persons came over, and of them being bad and wicked men, they shot and murdered the poor Indians, destroyed their dwellings, got away their silver and gold, and took possession of their lands. 8. This was more particularly the case in South America and Mexico, which were conquered by the Spaniards, and made subject to the king of Spain. 9. I will tell you some stories relating to these countries. The most remarkable are those of Mexico and Peru. What consequently happened? Where was this more particularly the case? What countries were conquered and made subject to the Spanish king CHAPTER XVI. Stories of Cortez and Pizarro. 1. MEXICO is on the southern part of North America. The territories subject to the emperor of Mexico were very extensive. 2. The capital of Mexico was situated in an extensive and beautiful valley, and was a large and splendid city. It was called Mexico. 3. It was by far the greatest and most interesting city in all America at the time of its discovery. The number of inhabitants was many thousands. The city still exists, and is a great place. 4. Now, the king of Spain determined to Where is Mexico? Were the territories of the emperor of Mexico extensive ? What was the capital of his empire? How was it situated? How did it compare with other towns in America at that time? What was the number of the inhabitants? What did the king of Spain determine to do? conquer Mexico. The people of Mexico had indeed done him no harm, and owed him nothing they were a happy and innocent people; but this was no protection to them. 5. You will not read much about kings, before you will learn that they care little whether what they do is right or wrong.They are generally governed by selfishness, and do what they please, without regard to justice or humanity. 6. The person chosen to subdue Mexico was Fernando Cortez, a cruel and desperate man, as you will see. He took but about six hundred soldiers with him. 7. After several battles along the country in Had the people of Mexico injured the king of Spain.? What sort of people were they? By what are kings generally governed Who was chosen to subdue Mexico? What sort of a man was Cortez ? How many soldiers did he take with him? |