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we are engaging in a just and good war which will bring us fame. almighty god, in whose name and faith it will be waged will give us victory. here i offer you great rewards, although they will be wrapped about with great hardships. and if you do not abandon me, as i shall not
abandon you. i shall make you in a very short time the richest of all men who have crossed the seas, and of all the armies that have here made war. you are few, i see, but such is your spirit that no effort or force of indians will prevail against you. for we have seen by experience how god has favored the spanish nation in the americas, and how we have never lacked courage or strength, and never shall.
a speech made by cortez to his men recalled years later by cortez in a conversation
historical context
during this period, religious fervor was also a driving force. spain, in particular, was a strongly catholic nation, and the catholic church played a significant role in endorsing and financing overseas expeditions, hoping to spread christianity to new lands.
intended audience

purpose

Explanation:

• For Intended Audience: The speech is explicitly noted as made by Cortez to his men, so this is the direct audience.
• For Purpose: Cortez uses religious justification, promises of wealth, and appeals to past Spanish successes to motivate his small group of men to stay committed to the war/expedition, overcome hardships, and not abandon him, to secure victory and rewards.

Answer:

Category	Content
PURPOSE	To motivate his men to remain loyal and committed to the expedition/war, by invoking divine favor, promising great wealth/rewards, and boosting their confidence in victory over Indigenous forces despite their small numbers and upcoming hardships.