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Massacred them; the arrival of the Spanish, particularly Cortes, their leader, having been welcomed by the Aztecs as the long-awaited return of their god Qetzalcoatl, the 'plumed serpent'. After initial good relations between the Spaniards and Aztecs there were complications caused by political intervention on both sides, and the situation deteriorated to the point of the aforementioned massacre and destruction of the capital Tenochtitlan, despite the Spanish being vastly outnumbered by the Aztecs, but possessing firearms and horses.
What else can I help you with?
When did the Spanish destroy Tenochtitlan?
The Spanish desroted Tenochtitlan in 1535
Who invaded and conquered Tenochtitlan?
Hernan Cortes or some other spanish explorer dude.
What did the Spanish call the new colony on Tenochtitlan?
Spanish Colony
Which conquistador conquered the Aztec at Tenochtitlan?
the spanish
How did the Spanish conquer the Tenochtitlan?
They had better weapons
Tenochtitlan was the capital of what?
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire until it was captured by the Spanish in 1521. Today, the ruins of Tenochtitlan are in the historic center of Mexico City.
What did the spanish call tenochtitlan after?
I think you mean to ask what was Tenochtitlan named after the Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire. The locationis the same as present day Mexico City.
Why did the spanish decide to name Tenochtitlan Mexico city?
Because the complete name of such city was Mexico-Tenochtitlan. It was customary for Spanish conquistadors to keep the name of the cities they conquered.
When did the spanish arrive in tenochtitlan?
Aztecs found Tenochtitlan where today Mexico City (Mexico) is located on March 13, 1325. New Mexico is a US state, which has nothing to do with such events.
What did the spanish call the new colony they set up on the site on tenochtitlan?
Spanish Colony
What did the Spanish call the new colony they set up site of Tenochtitlan?
Spanish Colony
What did the spanish call the new colony they set up on site of tenochtitlan?
Spanish Colony
