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What led most directly to the fall of the Aztec empire?
The arrival of Cortés The death of Moctezuma II <-----(apex)
What led to the decline of the Aztec Empire?
One thing that led to the decline of the Aztec Empire was the shortage of skilled farmers. Mistreating the people they conquered. Additionally, the Spanish Conquistadors ripped the empire apart, destroyed the Aztec Army, killed Moctezuma (the Aztec Leader), and colonized the entire region.
Who was Aztec emperor at the time of the empires fall?
The Aztec emperor at the time of the empire's fall was Moctezuma II. He ruled from 1502 until 1520, during which the Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico. Moctezuma initially believed Cortés to be a returning god, which ultimately contributed to the downfall of the Aztec Empire. He was captured and died in 1520, shortly before the empire fell to Spanish forces.
What events led to the Decline of the Empire?
The Aztecs had a lot of enemies and when the Spanish conquistadors arrived to Mexico the Aztec enemies were more than happy to help the Spanish destroy the Aztecs.
In the 1500s the Aztec Empire in Central America was conquered by Spanish soldiers led by?
hernando cortes
What led direcly yo the fall of the Aztec empire?
The invasion by the Spanish.
WHat led mostly to the fall of the Aztec empire?
the spanish conquistadors took over the aztec empire. the aztecs died mostly from the disease (smallpox) the spanish brought from europe
Who is Hernando cortez and what is he famous for?
he was a spanish conquistador who's expedition led to the fall of the Aztec empire
Why should you remember Hernando Cortes?
Because he led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec empire.
What main town did the Spaniards?
The Spaniards main town in Mexico was Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. The Spaniards led by Hernan Cortes conquered Tenochtitlan in 1521, leading to the fall of the Aztec Empire.
What led most directly to the fall of the Aztec empire?
The arrival of Cortés The death of Moctezuma II <-----(apex)
Who led the spanish march into the Aztec empire in 1519?
Honey, that would be Hernan Cortes. He waltzed right into the Aztec empire like he owned the place, causing all sorts of chaos and ultimately bringing about the downfall of the Aztec civilization. It was like a bad episode of reality TV, but with more conquistadors and less drama.
What was Spaniard Cortes goal?
Hernan Cortes' goal was to conquer the Aztec Empire in Mexico and claim its riches for Spain. He led an expedition in 1519 that ultimately led to the fall of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521.
Which explorer wiped out the Aztec Empire?
Hernán Cortés, a Spanish conquistador, is credited with defeating the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. Cortés and his forces, along with indigenous allies, overthrew the Aztec ruler Montezuma II and ultimately led to the fall of the empire.
What were the lands that Hernan Cortes explored?
Hernan Cortes explored and conquered lands in what is now Mexico, specifically the Aztec Empire. He landed on the Yucatan Peninsula and later marched inland to Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. Cortes' exploration and conquest ultimately led to the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521.
Did cortes sail for Spain?
He was a Spanish sailor (born 1485 died 1547) who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
What year did Cortes explore?
Cortes was a Spanish Conquistador. He led an expedition that caused the Aztec Empire to fall. He explored in the year 1524.
