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How was Hernando Cortes able to conquer the Aztec on there on land?
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First and foremost by disease. Smallpox killed nearly 90% of the native population. He also utilized neighboring tribes, who were their enemies. About 100,000+ of them.
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Why Cortes was able to conquer the Aztec empire c?
Cortes gained their trust, then betrayed them and captured their leader. They fell apart after that
Which explores conquered the Aztecs and Incas?
A Spanish Explorer, named Hernando Cortes set foot in the Aztec empire in 1519. His expedition was to set across the land to find gold and bring the treasures to Spain. He conquered surrounding civilizations such as theTectonacs and Tlaxcalans. This may of been why he was able to defeat the Aztecs, as they were a very powerful empire. He also ruled parts of Mexico .
How did Hernando Cortes conquer the Aztecs so quickly?
They were able to enter the city. The Aztecs thought that Cortes was a god. Also they had guns, cannons,swords, and horses. They thought the horse wold eat them alive. Also, the Europeans brought diseases such as smallpox which weakend the Aztecs greatly and made the battle easier.
How were the Spanish conquistadors able to conquer the native civilizations?
Some methods of war the Native Americans had never seen. Canons made a huge sound that made the natives afraid. Horses and dogs were also knew to the natives. One major key to conquering the natives was that the conquistadors had brought diseases, like chicken pox, to the americas. The natives weren't immune to these diseases, so a huge portion of the population died out.
What helped Hernan Cortes conquer the Aztecs?
malintzin
Why is Hernando Cortes the best explorer?
he was able to conquer the strong Aztecs
Why were the Spaniards able to conquer the Aztec empire?
One reason for Don Hernando Cortes to be able conquer the Aztec empire was because of his military power. His army possessed superior weapons and armors. They also trained horses and dogs to their advantage. The Aztecs also confused Cortes as one of their gods and thus trusted him. In addition, Spaniards spread smallpox and other European diseases which killed and lessen the number of the Aztec people.
Why Cortes was able to conquer the Aztec empire c?
Cortes gained their trust, then betrayed them and captured their leader. They fell apart after that
Why was Hernan Cortes' achievement important?
He was able to conquer the Aztec empire and stop human sacrifice.
Why was cortes's small army able to conquer the powerful aztec empire?
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Why was Cortes small army able to conquer the powerful Aztec empire?
whats the silent trade \
Why was Cortes's small army able to conquer the powerful Aztec empire.?
whats the silent trade \
List two reasons Cortes was able to conquer the Aztec Empire?
becAUSE PEOPLE FART
List two reasons Cortes was able to conquer the Aztec?
because they had horses,guns,and 500 men
How did he conquer Mexico?
You mean Hernan Cortes? At the time, the Tlaxcalans were a smaller tribe in central Mexico; they were bitter enemies of the Aztecs, so Cortes effortlessly recruited their help to subdue the Aztec Empire. Also, with the help of iron armor, gunpowder weaponry and diseases such as smallpox, the Spanish were able to defeat the Aztecs and effectively conquer Mexico on August 13, 1521.
Which explores conquered the Aztecs and Incas?
A Spanish Explorer, named Hernando Cortes set foot in the Aztec empire in 1519. His expedition was to set across the land to find gold and bring the treasures to Spain. He conquered surrounding civilizations such as theTectonacs and Tlaxcalans. This may of been why he was able to defeat the Aztecs, as they were a very powerful empire. He also ruled parts of Mexico .
How did Hernando Cortes conquer the Aztecs so quickly?
They were able to enter the city. The Aztecs thought that Cortes was a god. Also they had guns, cannons,swords, and horses. They thought the horse wold eat them alive. Also, the Europeans brought diseases such as smallpox which weakend the Aztecs greatly and made the battle easier.
