The Aztecs initially welcomed Cortes with gifts and gold because they believed he might be the returning deity Quetzalcoatl. They also hoped to form an alliance with the Spanish against their enemies.
Yes, Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, gave gifts to the Spaniards, namely Hernan Cortes, when they arrived in Mexico in the early 16th century. These gifts included gold, jewels, and other valuable items. Montezuma believed that Cortes and his men were gods or representatives of gods and wanted to appease them. However, this act ultimately led to the downfall of the Aztec Empire as the Spaniards were motivated by greed and eventually conquered the Aztecs.
Hernan Cortes acquired gold in various ways during his conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. He obtained gold through trade, by making alliances with indigenous tribes who had access to gold mines, and by looting Aztec treasures, including the famous Moctezuma's treasure. Additionally, Cortes imposed a heavy tribute on the Aztecs, forcing them to provide him with gold and other valuable items.
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Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes discovered the Aztec civilization in 1519 during their conquest of Mexico. The Aztecs were initially wary of the Spanish, but eventually Cortes formed alliances with rival indigenous groups and launched a military campaign against the Aztec Empire, resulting in its downfall.
When Moctezuma offered Cortes gold to get him to leave, Cortes saw an opportunity to exploit the Aztec ruler's weakness and decided to stay and conquer the Aztec Empire instead. This act of offering gold backfired as it only encouraged Cortes to further exploit Moctezuma's vulnerability and continue his campaign of conquest.
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He gave him gold
because hernan cortes wanted gold and riches.
Hernando Cortes Was Sent To Mexico to Find Gold In The Land Of Aztecs.
Because of the Aztec's religious beliefs, when Cortes arrived in Mexico, the Aztecs believed that he was a god. The horses that the men rode and their much lighter skin coincided with a religious belief that they had and so, instead of trying to fight off Cortes and the Spaniards upon their arrival, the Aztecs treated them as gods; lavishing them with gifts and giving them food, gold and other supplies.
hernan cortes is wanted, because he destroyed the Aztecs city, and he was greedy for gold
Taking all their gold and enslaving them.
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He stole gold and conquered the Aztecs. Plus Cortes introduced small pocks to the Aztecs which allowed him to finish the off for they were doing quite well.
There is a common misconception stating that Aztecs confused the Spaniards for gods; in fact the Aztecs knew they were men, but were curious to find out what were their motives. Unfortunately, Cortes and his conquistadors were greedy conquerors in search for gold and ultimately destroyed the Aztec empire.
He conquered the Aztecs, and he also was very greedy for gold.