Why did some native americans help cortes?

Answer 1

She spoke many native languages of Mexico & persuaded many native peoples of Mexico to join Cortés in his fight because they did not want to live under AZTEC rule. What did the Spanish rename Tenochtitlan?

Answer 2

Because his expedition had less than 500 men, and he was brilliant enough to know that even with the aid of superior technology, he would need some help to conquer the Aztec Empire.

Unlike most versions of history where it is being told that a very small number of conquistadors destroyed a civilization of several hundred thousand people, the reality was that the Tlaxcalan civilization, who were bitter rivals of the Aztecs, provided more than 10,000 warriors with the aim of conquering the Aztecs.

Answer 3

The Aztec Empire covered a huge area and included many conquered people such as the Tlaxcallans, who obviously resented being ruled by the Aztecs. It was therefore very easy for Cortes to enlist large numbers of warriors of these tribes to help fight the Aztecs - they saw him as an ally and a means of shaking off the rule of the Aztecs.

Answer 4

Hernan Cortes was able to persuade many Native Americans in the region to fight the Aztecs because many of the surrounding tribes hated the Aztecs. The Aztecs often raided the surrounding tribes for slaves and sacrifices, and the surrounding tribes wanted these raids to end.

Answer 5

Watch Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diaond

Answer 6

The native americans were sick of the Aztecs coming to their villages and taking their people and killing them.