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profits by expanding their land and

conquering others.

During the time the Mayan

civilization was fighting against

each other, Mexico had already

been conquered by the Spanish

forces. Pedro de Alvarado went to

Guatemala in 1524 with several

facing several conflicts among its allied Mayan and Spanish forces.

different kingdoms. Even though Together, they conquered the

they had the same ancestors, they northern territory of Guatemala.

would consider themselves different The Kaqchikel tribe helped the

from each other as time passed. Spanish troops in many battles

Kingdoms wanted to pursue greater until they rebelled against them.