Some conquistadors viewed high-risk ventures, potentially fatal, as a route to rewards beyond what they could obtain as dirt farmers.

“many of these conquistadores originated from was a land of hardship it was small farms and dusty terrain and unproductive and they were aware of a wider world around them and as like so many men have throughout history they see their only path forward as being anything more than dirt farmers is to seek a career of high risk and potential”

“even fatal outcomes,”

“but possible great reward as well.”