The technology of the Spanish greatly exceeded the Aztecs. The Spanish were shooting bullets, the Aztecs were throwing stones, no contest.
aztecs
Because the Aztecs won
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Montezuma
Primarily their religious structures.
Cortese had guns and trained troops. The Aztec had no resources to fight him and win.
The conquerors burned Aztec books and Inca records known as "codices." These codices contained important historical, religious, and cultural information, and their destruction significantly impacted the preservation of Indigenous knowledge. The loss of these texts contributed to the erasure of many aspects of pre-Columbian history and culture.
The riches of the Aztec empire led other Spanish conquerors to seek their fortunes in south America.
Many Mesoamerican tribes chose to ally with the Spanish against the Aztecs due to longstanding grievances and rivalries. The Aztec Empire had exerted dominance over various tribes, demanding tribute and military service, which fostered resentment. Additionally, the Spanish offered opportunities for wealth and power, promising to support these tribes in their struggles against Aztec oppression. This alliance was seen as a chance for revenge and a way to diminish Aztec influence in the region.
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Yes they did, they went to war against the Spanish conquerors and lost.