Montezuma the Second
Moctezuma
The Aztec emperor when the conquistadors, led by Hernán Cortés, arrived in 1519 was Moctezuma II. He ruled from 1502 until his death in 1520 and was known for his extensive empire and the wealth of the Aztec civilization. Moctezuma initially welcomed Cortés, believing he might be a deity, but this ultimately led to conflict and the downfall of the Aztec Empire.
Montezuma II He came for gold.
The Conquistadors wore better armor than the Inca and Aztec. Also the Conquistadors rode horses which neither the Inca or Aztec had seen before, so that added a psychological advantage to the Conquistadors. In addition to that, the Conquistadors had gunpowder.
its because they wanted money from the aztec empire
The Smallpox and European Conquistadors
The emperor of the Aztec Empire when the Spanish arrived was Moctezuma II. He ruled from 1502 until 1520 and was in power during the initial encounters with Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors. Moctezuma II's reign was marked by both military expansion and significant cultural achievements, but it ultimately ended with the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.
Judge Montezuma was not an Aztec leader; Montezuma II was the Aztec emperor during the time of Spanish conquest. Montezuma made decisions that are debated for their strategic value in dealing with the Spanish, leading to his capture by the Spanish conquistadors. His actions influenced the ultimate downfall of the Aztec empire.
Spanish conquistadors destroyed it.
montezuma II
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Hernando Cortez