Leading a motley force of about 530 Spanish men, _________defeated a much larger indigenous force at Tabasco in 1518.
a. Francisco Pizarro.
b. Minas Gerais.
c. Alonso Ortíz.
d. Hernán Cortés.
d. Hernán Cortés.
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As the War for Independence began, Britain had the advantage of
a. overwhelming national wealth and naval power. b. an alliance with Spain and Holland. c. a well-organized and united home government and population. d. first-rate generals and a well-supplied professional army. e. knowing the terrain and geography of the colonies.
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A) enabled them to sail directly into the wind. B) enabled them to measure their location north and south of the equator with accuracy. C) allowed them to avoid the use of sails for extended periods of time. D) enabled them to sail with westerly winds rather than force their way against trade winds. E) allowed them to sneak up on their enemies unannounced.