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Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1521AD. This was because of the conquisradors lust for gold and glory. This helped set the way for Spanish colonization of Mexico

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Hernando cortes conquered the Aztec empire taking Montezuma (Aztec emperor) hostage.

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The Aztec empire

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