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U.S. Geography: Spanish Exploration (0:59)

The Spanish arrival marked the beginning of recorded history in the South Central region of South America.

Age of Exploration: Mexico and Peru (1:51)

Using their overwhelming technological advantages, European invaders conquered the Aztecs in Mexico and the Incas in Peru in the early sixteenth century.

Assignment Discovery: Ferdinand Magellan (0:51)

Ferdinand Magellan sailed from Spain to find the vast land between Europe and Asia. These voyages provided important information about the size of the earth. Learn more with this clip from the Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

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Age of Exploration: Mexico and Peru (1:51)

Using their overwhelming technological advantages, European invaders conquered the Aztecs in Mexico and the Incas in Peru in the early sixteenth century.

U.S. Geography: Spanish Exploration (0:59)

The Spanish arrival marked the beginning of recorded history in the South Central region of South America.