Compare and Contrast the Development of the Aztec and Incan

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Essay

Compare and contrast the development of the Aztec and Incan empires. Do you think this aided or hindered the conquest of these peoples by the Spaniards? Support your answer with examples.

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Definitions:

Ex Post Facto Laws

Laws that retroactively change the legal status of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law, prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.

Bills of Attainder

Legislative acts allowing for the punishment of individuals without trial, prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.

Habeas Corpus

A legal writ employed to bring a party who has been criminally detained before a court to determine the legality of the detention; it is a protection against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment.

Just Compensation

The fair value that must be paid for property taken by the government through eminent domain.