Greed. Pure greed - he wanted the Aztec gold.
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Cortes made allies with the aztec enemies, as well the spanish spread disease to the natives which made them weaker
Cortes made allies with the aztec enemies, as well the spanish spread disease to the natives which made them weaker
One reason for Don Hernando Cortes to be able conquer the Aztec empire was because of his military power. His army possessed superior weapons and armors. They also trained horses and dogs to their advantage. The Aztecs also confused Cortes as one of their gods and thus trusted him. In addition, Spaniards spread smallpox and other European diseases which killed and lessen the number of the Aztec people.
I think it was because they thought he was.... I can't remember what it's called, but they thought he was sacred to the gods or something
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Cortes and his men conquered the Aztec empire, which was in present-day Mexico.
his goals were conquer the Aztec empire
Hernán Cortés
Hernando Cortez is best known for conquering the Aztec empire 1521.
Cortes gained their trust, then betrayed them and captured their leader. They fell apart after that
He was able to conquer the Aztec empire and stop human sacrifice.
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Hernan Cortes