What happened to the Aztecs after they were defeated?

Answer 1

After the Aztecs were defeated by Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés in 1521, their empire collapsed, and Tenochtitlán was destroyed. The Spanish imposed colonial rule, converting many indigenous people to Christianity and exploiting them for labor. The Aztec population significantly declined due to violence, disease, and harsh colonial policies. The remnants of Aztec culture and society were assimilated into the broader colonial framework, leading to the emergence of a new mixed heritage in Mexico.