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New World Silver Trade. Silver found in Mexico During Cortes’ interaction, later conquest, of the Aztecs found out the metallic riches Spain Dominated the Silver Trade Traded through Spain, to Europe, and from West Mexico, to Asia. Silver lead to eventual fall of Spanish E mpire
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New World Silver Trade • Silver found in Mexico • During Cortes’ interaction, later conquest, of the Aztecs found out the metallic riches • Spain Dominated the Silver Trade • Traded through Spain, to Europe, and from West Mexico,to Asia. • Silver lead to eventual fall of Spanish Empire • Pros: More economic strength, Silver, money put into New World Cons: Poison water, and the failing of Spain