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Originally, Spain did not want to conquer the Aztecs, they mainly wanted to establish trade with them, especially for gold and silver. However, when the Spanish saw the huge numbers of human sacrifices, cannibalism and other cruelties they decided that the only way to eliminate these practices was to conquer the people.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoto gain land for Spain, find gold and gain fame. these are the main reasons why Cortez conquered the Aztecs.
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Who conquered the Aztecs and Incans?
Spain
What Two Indian tribes Spain conquered for their wealth were the?
"Two Indian tribes Spain conquered for their wealth were the Aztecs of Mexico and Incas of Peru." Cortes conquered the Aztecs by tricking them and Pizarro conquered the Incas by threating them. Hope this helps!
What was the name of the European country that conquered the Aztecs and incas?
Spain
Spain conquered the Incas and the Aztecs for their gold and silver.?
false
How long after Cortes conquered the Aztecs did new Spain become a colony?
He conquered the Aztecs in 1521 and became a Spanish colony in 1535. So the answer is 14 years
What are some interesting facts about Cortes?
Hernando Cortes conquered the aztecs for Spain
What are some facts about Hernan Cortes?
Hernando Cortes conquered the aztecs for Spain
Who was the ruler of the Aztecs at the time of their conquest by the Spainards?
In 1521, the year Spain conquered the Aztecs, Cuauhtémoc was the leader of the Aztecs. In 1525, Cuauhtémoc was executed by the Spanish.
What was the ancient South American native culture conquered by Spain?
Type your answer here..the Aztecs
Which explore conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes was from Spain and he came to north Mexico and took over the Aztecs!!!!!!!! 8)
How did the Aztecs get conquered?
Montezuma is Aztecs conquered.
What did Hernando Cortes do in life?
He conquered the Aztecs in Mexico in 1521 and became governor of what was then New Spain.
