Smallpox
It is estimated that diseases brought by Europeans, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, caused the deaths of around 70-90% of the Aztec population following the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century. The rapid spread of these diseases decimated the population, as the Aztecs had no prior exposure or immunity to such illnesses. This catastrophic decline significantly weakened their society and contributed to the Spanish conquest.
the Spanish conquest and the disease the Europeans brought with them. Millions of Aztec died from the Spanish people killing them during war.
When Cristobal Colon came to America he brought diseases which decimated the populations of the Natives, As much as 95 percent of the indigenous population died as a result of the disease brought by Cristobal Colon. So by the time Hernan Cortez and Francisco Pizarro Came to conquer the Mexica/Inca it was already ravaged by disease. The Spaniards also used the the City/States conquered by the Inca And Mexica(Aztec)against them by aligning with them to conquer the Inca and Mexica.
first, the Europeans came in contact with the Aztec, because they wanted gold. When Hernando Cortez got there, he and his army were attacked by friends of the Aztec. after that happened, the got to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec tribe. they fought a battle with the Aztec, but were then forced to flee. they came back 5 months later but most of the Aztec had already died from diseases the European brought over, so the European took over.**by the way this was made by a 6th grader.**
Europeans were able to defeat the Aztec and Inca empires due to a combination of advanced military technology, such as firearms and steel weapons, and the strategic use of alliances with rival indigenous groups who were enemies of the Aztecs and Incas. Additionally, the spread of diseases like smallpox, to which the native populations had no immunity, decimated their ranks and weakened their societies. The combination of these factors, alongside the Europeans' determination and tactical advantages, led to the rapid downfall of these powerful empires.
90%
One of the most devastating diseases that killed many Aztecs was smallpox. Introduced by Spanish conquistadors in the early 16th century, smallpox spread rapidly among the indigenous population, who had no immunity to it. The disease decimated the Aztec population, contributing significantly to the collapse of their empire. Estimates suggest that smallpox and other diseases brought by Europeans may have led to the deaths of millions of Aztecs.
It is estimated that diseases brought by Europeans, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, caused the deaths of around 70-90% of the Aztec population following the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century. The rapid spread of these diseases decimated the population, as the Aztecs had no prior exposure or immunity to such illnesses. This catastrophic decline significantly weakened their society and contributed to the Spanish conquest.
the Spanish conquest and the disease the Europeans brought with them. Millions of Aztec died from the Spanish people killing them during war.
They were more advanced and had better weapons. The Europeans also unknowingly brought diseases to the native people, greatly weakening their civilizations and armies.
When Cristobal Colon came to America he brought diseases which decimated the populations of the Natives, As much as 95 percent of the indigenous population died as a result of the disease brought by Cristobal Colon. So by the time Hernan Cortez and Francisco Pizarro Came to conquer the Mexica/Inca it was already ravaged by disease. The Spaniards also used the the City/States conquered by the Inca And Mexica(Aztec)against them by aligning with them to conquer the Inca and Mexica.
The Aztecs capitulated relatively quickly due to a combination of factors, including the shock of the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés, which was marked by superior weaponry and military tactics. Additionally, many indigenous groups were disillusioned with Aztec rule and saw the Spanish as potential allies to overthrow their oppressors. The spread of diseases brought by Europeans also decimated the Aztec population, weakening their ability to resist. Finally, the psychological impact of the Spanish's initial conquests and the belief in their divine support further contributed to the Aztecs' swift surrender.
During the following years after the Fall of Tenochtitlan (August 13, 1521) when the Aztec people were enslaved or died from diseases brought by Europeans.
first, the Europeans came in contact with the Aztec, because they wanted gold. When Hernando Cortez got there, he and his army were attacked by friends of the Aztec. after that happened, the got to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec tribe. they fought a battle with the Aztec, but were then forced to flee. they came back 5 months later but most of the Aztec had already died from diseases the European brought over, so the European took over.**by the way this was made by a 6th grader.**
Europeans were able to defeat the Aztec and Inca empires due to a combination of advanced military technology, such as firearms and steel weapons, and the strategic use of alliances with rival indigenous groups who were enemies of the Aztecs and Incas. Additionally, the spread of diseases like smallpox, to which the native populations had no immunity, decimated their ranks and weakened their societies. The combination of these factors, alongside the Europeans' determination and tactical advantages, led to the rapid downfall of these powerful empires.
The Aztec civilization ended primarily due to the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés in 1521. This was facilitated by alliances with rival indigenous groups, the introduction of European diseases like smallpox that decimated the Aztec population, and superior military technology. The fall of Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capital, marked the collapse of their empire and the beginning of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico.
Both the Inca and Aztec peoples were left devastated by European explorations and colonization's. Inca and Aztec people were treated like slaves, stolen from, and many lost their lives because of it.