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What caused the fall of the Aztec empire? We do know that there were a number of factors involved, not just one. There are probably many factors that we don't know about that were already contributing to the weakness of the empire. But let's look at some of the most obvious, immediate factors:#
There's little doubt that the contributed to the fall of the Aztec Empire, and in more ways than one. First, killing thousands of people, whether you or your neighbours, simply can't be good for a society. The loss of people in a loss that can't be calculated. Who knows how it would have been different if these people and their children had swelled the ranks that fought the Spanish, not to mention the other contributions they would have made.
And although the Aztecs certainly weren't the first people ever to sacrifice humans, the fact that they did and the incredible number they sacrificed led to the hatred of some of the surrounding peoples. The powerful city-state of Tlaxcala was one of these. Many of their own had been sacrificed, and in the end they joined the Spaniards to fight the Aztecs. It may be that the Spanish simply were an excuse to start what was already an inevitable civil war.
Lastly, it's believed that the Horror of human sacrifice highly motivated the Spaniards to conquer what they considered an evil culture
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When did the Aztec empire fall?
when (what year) did the Aztec empire fall?
Who began to rule after the fall of the Aztec?
mayans
Why did Aztec fall?
The Spanish Conquistadores Kicked The Maya, Aztec and Incas, Poop filled asses
Which conrtibuted most to the fall of the Aztec empire?
Spain contributed to the fall of their empire
What let most directly to the fall of the aztec empire?
the arrival of cortes
Which contributed most of the fall of the Aztec empire?
Conflict with SpainDiscontent among Aztec peoplediscontent with aztec people
When did the Aztec empire fall to the conquistadors?
its because they wanted money from the aztec empire
When did the Aztec empire fall?
when (what year) did the Aztec empire fall?
In what year did the Aztec empire fall?
1521
Who began to rule after the fall of the Aztec?
mayans
When was the fall of the aztec empire?
The year 1521.
Why did Aztec fall?
The Spanish Conquistadores Kicked The Maya, Aztec and Incas, Poop filled asses
Which conrtibuted most to the fall of the Aztec empire?
Spain contributed to the fall of their empire
How did the Aztec population fall?
Spanish conquistadors destroyed it.
Who did the Aztec empire fall to in the 1500s?
The Spanish invaders.
Who did the Aztec empire fall to in the 1500?
The Spanish invaders.
What year did the Aztec Empire fall to the conquistadors?
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