After conquering the Aztecs, Cortes was well received and became somewhat of a war hero. Returning to Hispaniola and Cuba after his conquest, Cortes received an encomienda (a medal of honor) and was awarded the Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca for his success. In 1523, he was also appointed the governor of New Spain, which now comprised of large parts of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The islands of Hispaniola and Cuba were important places because they marked the beginning of Cortes’ great power in New Spain, a power that he would possess for several years to come.
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