In the context of this passage, how do we evaluate a leader’s legacy? Consider this question in regards to both Cortés and Montezuma. What were their faults and what were their achievements? How we see them today if the former had lost and the latter had won? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

no statements but ok.

the statement that best describes the idea of manifest destiny that was used in the 19th century would be that "it was fate that the united states would continue to  expand westward," since people thought the us was "destined" to do so. 

china has confucianism thats everywhere in asia but it isn't really a religion.  

assessment is the missing word