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Through sheer power. He had the weapons and they weren't ready for him. The Spanish also brought old world disease to the new world and there was no immunity to what they brought. People got sick and died. They did fight him, but he was too advanced for them. He had only 550 Spaniards, some 250 Indians, 12-15 horses, and 10 brass guns. When he landed in San Juan de Ulma messengers from Montezuma reached him. He arrived in Mexico on Nov. 8, 1519 and took Montezuma prisoner and had him submit to Spain. There were over 300,000 in population at this time. The Mexicans did try to fight him and actually hated him, but he also got help from some of the native tribes he conquered .
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∙ 12y agoHe allied some tribes that were enemies of the Aztecs -- rulers of Mexico at the time -- and proceeded to slaughter the Aztecs and their allies with their help.
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∙ 13y agohe gained control because the Aztecs thought that Cortes was their god.
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∙ 12y agohe gain control because tenochtitlan thought he was a god
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Where was hernando cortes last seen?
Hernando Cortes was last seen in his home of Spain. He spent his later years attempting to gain recognition for his achievements, and died in 1547.
What year did Cortes leave Cuba and go to Mexico to gain wealth and gain wealth from the Aztecs?
1519
Why did Hernando Cortes go to Mexico?
AnswerBecause he probaley wanted to gain more power or help Spain gain more power.he wanted to conqueror Mexico because he wanted Spain to have more land. Also because the Aztecs were giving them free gold they decided to take over.
What did Hernando de soto gain for himself or his country?
he southamerica
How did the US gain control of Utah territory?
The US gained control of the Utah Territory based on the treaty with Mexico that ended the Mexican War
Which Indian group did Cortes defeat to gain control of Mexico?
Cortes defeated the Aztecs.
Where was hernando cortes last seen?
Hernando Cortes was last seen in his home of Spain. He spent his later years attempting to gain recognition for his achievements, and died in 1547.
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Why did Hernando Cortes go to Mexico?
AnswerBecause he probaley wanted to gain more power or help Spain gain more power.he wanted to conqueror Mexico because he wanted Spain to have more land. Also because the Aztecs were giving them free gold they decided to take over.
What year did Cortes leave Cuba and go to Mexico to gain wealth and gain wealth from the Aztecs?
1519
Is it true that the us wanted to gain control over Mexico and central America?
Well, it HAS control over Mexico and Central America, isn't it?
What did Hernando de soto gain for himself or his country?
he southamerica
How did the US gain control of Utah territory?
The US gained control of the Utah Territory based on the treaty with Mexico that ended the Mexican War
Was Hernn Corts good or bad?
BAD:He destroyed the Aztecs just to get gold and to gain power. GOOD:He captured The Aztec Empire, then turned it into Mexico... Maybe there would be NO Mexico State right now if the Aztecs kept this land. THANK YOU CORTES FOR GIVING US MEXICO...... I THINK(:
What was the purpose of Hernando de Soto expedition?
To gain wealth and respect.
What was the reason for Hernan Cortes?
Hernan Cortes led the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century in search of wealth, power, and prestige. He aimed to expand Spanish territory, spread Christianity, and gain control of the valuable resources of the New World.
What did Cortes gain from his discoveries?
Hernan Cortes gained wealth, power, and fame from his discoveries in the Americas. He established the Spanish presence in Mexico, conquered the Aztec empire, and accumulated vast amounts of gold and silver through conquest and colonization. His expeditions laid the groundwork for Spanish colonization in the New World.
