Pzarro Good Or Bad

Many may know Christopher Columbus, but not very many know Pizarro, and his true story of a good man...and a bad. Pizarro was born 1478 in Trujillo, Spain. Growing up, Pizarro was a “swine handler.” Which means he performed tricks with pigs. His parents were never married to each other. His father was a captain of infantry, and relatives of his mother raised him growing up. In 1502 Pizarro left Trujillo, Spain to live in Hispaniola, which is one of the well known bases in the World. “Then, in 1509, Pizarro left Hispaniola to take part in exploration of the Caribbean coast of northern South America and southern Central America. Six years later, the Spaniards founded Panama City on the Pacific coast.” (WorldBook). After that, Pizarro became one
of the most wealthy and powerful citizens. In 1524 Pizarro was determined to find this Empire, but he was not alone. He was also accompanied by another Spaniard...Diego de Almagro. This expedition is what began Pizarro’s journey, and his ever living story, of not only an explorer in history but a wealthy and backstabbing man.
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“Craving more wealth and excitement, Pizarro and Diego set out in 1524 in search of this Empire.
In the beginning, there were many Indian attacks and bad weather. After many years of failed attempts, Pizarro finally found the empire, which is centered in what we now call Peru.” (All About Explorers). Pizarro found evidence of gold and other riches from other explorers in the area. This gave him the lead he needed. He then returned to Spain, where King Charles appointed him governor of Peru. From there, Pizarro sailed from Panama City with about 180 men that very day. Getting closer, and closer, Pizarro and his men were sailing everywhere. Then from Ecuador, and advancing to Cajamarca. When Pizarro reached Cajamarca, he would change
history.
In Cajamarca, Atahualpa (leader of the Incas), was going to plan a surprise attack on Pizarro and his men with swords, guns, and horses.
But everything soon changed course. Pizarro and his following men captured Atahualpa. The Spaniards planned to make a deal: give Atahualpa back to their forces in return for vast riches. In 1533 after receiving large treasures, Pizarro’s men (the Spaniards) executed Atahualpa. “Pizarro then advanced southward to Cusco, the Inca mountain capital. The conquerors took control of the city later in 1533. In 1535, Pizarro founded the city of Lima and made it Peru's capital.” (World Book) While Governor, Pizarro had many Spaniards settle there. The settlers soon started working for Pizarro; changing the city of Peru.
The Spaniards started mining great mounds of gold and silver to build enormous cities. Using the city of Peru as it’s main base, Spain conquered the rest of the Andes Mountains region. In the late 1530’s a war broke between the sailors, Pizarro
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3 and Diego who was about to rule the area of Cusco. Pizarro’s forces (the Spaniards) won the conflict in 1538, and defeated Diego de Almagro. Many years passed, then on June 26, 1541 followers of Diego’s son killed Pizarro.
Pizarro was born in Trujillo, Spain. In 1502, Pizarro left Spain to live in Hispaniola. Then, as time passed Pizarro left Hispaniola to take part in an exploration. Six years later Pizarro heard of the Spaniards and how they had founded the Panama City of the Pacific Coast. Pizarro went searching for the mysterious empire that awaits. Before leaving he was paired with Diego de Almagro. Pizarro soon found the empire along with much evidence. Pizarro then captured the Inca’s leader, Atahualpa. After the Inca’s disagreed to Pizarro’s deal, Pizarro executed Atahualpa and began rebuilding the city of Peru. A battle broke between Almagro and Pizarro; Pizarro and his forces won and defeated Almagro. On June 26, 1541, followers of Almagro’s son killed Pizarro.