This week you will watch the Cortés section of the four part PBS Documentary "Conquistadors." In this program, British writer and historian Michael Wood traces the steps of Hernán Cortés from the time when he lands on the shores of México, through the conquest of the city of Tenochtitlán.

Click here in order to go to the official site of this documentary. Many resources found here will help you in understanding the documentary.

Required: Before you watch the documentary, read about the founding of Tenochtitlán.

During the week, watch the documentary and study the additional resources available on this page. Next week, on the day TBA, you will take a quiz on the information that you have studied during the week. No books or notes of any kind will be allowed during the quiz.