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Dona Marina who translated for Cortez and told him about surrounding Indian tribes and how they wanted to get back at the Aztecs
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Who helped Hernen Cotez conquer the Aztecs?
One thing Hernan Cotez had the element of surprise. He pretended to be a friend to the Aztecs and then turned around and killed them and stealing their gold by getting all the other Indian empires in Central America who also disliked the Aztecs strongly. So to summarize this all up: * Element of surprise * Alies with many Indians * Had weapons Aztecs never dreamed of Hope this helps.
Who discovered the Aztec ruins?
hernan cotez
How did hernan cotez capture moctezuma?
he invited him for a meeting then ambushed him.
Who was the finder of Mexico?
cristobal colon but hernan cotez conquered the land
What year did cotez conqueror the Aztecs and Mexico?
On August 13, 1521
Why did Hernando kill people?
Hernando Cotez killed many Aztecs because he was worried his detachment of troops would not be large enough to overpower the Aztecs and take their treasure. His hope was to use horses and cannon to scatter the Aztecs, thus wiping out their morale and capturing Montezuma, who then became a bargaining tool with the Aztec military.
Why did henando cotez sail to Mexico in the first place?
God, gold and glory
