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Q: How did Cortes take advantage of the Aztecs?
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What happened when Hernan Cortes attacked the Aztecs?

The first time he attacked the Aztecs, he took advantage of Montezuma's (Aztec leader) hospitality, taking him prisoner. This led to Hernan Cortes controlling the Aztecs, until they rebelled, finally forcing Hernan Cortes out. Cortes then waited for more Spanish troops to arrive, and when they did, going back to attack the Aztecs, but this time completely demolishing their city of Tenochtitlan.


What were the interactions between Cortes and the Aztecs?

Cortes overthrew the Aztecs.


Why did Cortes have an advantage over the Aztecs?

He had the support of the majority of the other tribes, and held Montezuma II as a captive.


How is Aztecs and their relationship to Cortes?

How was Pizarro´s treatment of the Incas similar to Cortes´s treatment of the Aztecs?


How long did it take Cortes and his men to defeat the Aztecs?

6 years


How did Hernando Cortes get to Aztec city?

He was using a Aztec woman named Malinche. Then Malinche led Cortes and his men to the Aztec City, Tenochtitlan. Cortes was determined to break the power of the Aztecs and took Moctezuma hostage. The Aztecs then called Malinche a traitor. Which then they battled, the Spanish had an advantage in battle because they had better weapons and horses. The Spanish had wiped out millions of Aztecs,which led to the end of the Aztecs.


What statements about Cortes's contact with the Aztecs is true?

The Aztecs thought Cortes was a messenger of their god.


Who was emperor of the Aztec empire when Cortes conquered the Aztecs?

The emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered was MoctezumaII


What was it that convinced Cortes initially that he could conquer the Aztecs?

He knew he could take over the Aztecs when they thought he was a god. So he used that to take over them.


What island did Cortes sail from to conquer the Aztecs?

Cortes began his journey to conquer the Aztecs in Veracruz. From Veracruz he traveled to Tenochitian which is was the capital city of the Aztecs.


When Cortes and the conquistadors arrived in Mexico what did the Aztecs do?

Hernan Cortes


What did the Aztecs do when Cortes and the conquistadors arrived in Mexico?

Hernan Cortes