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Some circumstances that helped Cortes be successful included:
- Disease brought by the Europeans, especially smallpox.
- Division amongst the Native American tribes in the region against the Aztecs.
- European weaponry, especially steel and horses.
- Cortes' tactics, particularly in holding the Emperor hostage.
What else can I help you with?
What advantages did Cortes have over the Maya and Aztecs?
Cortes had guns and other machinery that the Aztecs didnt have. The Aztecs only had spears, knifes, and other hand-made tools.
Why did people inside the Aztec empire help Cortes defeat the Aztecs?
they thought he was a god because he had horses guns etc *Cortes had also made allies with the enemies of the Aztecs, Tlaxcala.
What advantages did Cortes have in his conquest of the Aztec?
The Aztec didn't know about the diseases of the Cortes so the Aztecs got sick and were weak. That made the Cortes stronger and be able to win the conquest.
How did the Aztecs civilizations end?
Cortes and his men attacked the Aztec civilization while riding huge horses. The warriors where armed with cross bows and heavy swords. But not only did Cortes's men wipe out more than half the Aztecs they also brought a killer disease which killed the rest of the Aztecs and ended their civilization for ever. It is also wise to acknowledge that Cortes did not do this on his own. Along his travel to Tenochtitlan he made allies with other Indian tribes that did not like the Aztecs. This was another key to Cortes' victory over the Aztecs.
What factors lead to the conquering of the Aztecs?
The Aztecs had made many enemies because they would send out raiding parties to take prisoners for sacrifices. These rival tribes of the Aztecs would later help the Spanish conquistadors take out the Aztecs.
What advantages did Cortes have over the Maya and Aztecs?
Cortes had guns and other machinery that the Aztecs didnt have. The Aztecs only had spears, knifes, and other hand-made tools.
What did Hernando Cortes do to the Aztecs?
He killed them tortured them and made them slaves.
Why did people inside the Aztec empire help Cortes defeat the Aztecs?
they thought he was a god because he had horses guns etc *Cortes had also made allies with the enemies of the Aztecs, Tlaxcala.
Who was hernan Cortes and what did he do -?
Hernando Cortez was a Spanish explorer and Conquistador. He Landed his expedition in the American southwest in search of riches for the Spanish Empire. The expedition eventually made its way to Tenochtitlan where the Aztec capital was located(modern Mexico City). He convinced the Aztecs that he was a god and is responsible for conquering the Aztecs
Why is Hernan Cortes remembered today?
He is remembered for being a military genius, as he conquered Mexico by defeating many places, for example, his main accomplishment that he is most known for is conquring the Aztec Empire
What advantages did Cortes have in his conquest of the Aztec?
The Aztec didn't know about the diseases of the Cortes so the Aztecs got sick and were weak. That made the Cortes stronger and be able to win the conquest.
Who landed on Mexico's gulf coast with the goal of conquering the Aztecs?
Hernán Cortés made an expedition to what we call Mexico today with the goal of conquering the Aztec people
How did Cortes defeat the Aztecs?
They were able to enter the city. The Aztecs thought that Cortes was a god. Also they had guns, cannons,swords, and horses. They thought the horse wold eat them alive. Also, the Europeans brought diseases such as smallpox which weakend the Aztecs greatly and made the battle easier.
How did the Aztecs civilizations end?
Cortes and his men attacked the Aztec civilization while riding huge horses. The warriors where armed with cross bows and heavy swords. But not only did Cortes's men wipe out more than half the Aztecs they also brought a killer disease which killed the rest of the Aztecs and ended their civilization for ever. It is also wise to acknowledge that Cortes did not do this on his own. Along his travel to Tenochtitlan he made allies with other Indian tribes that did not like the Aztecs. This was another key to Cortes' victory over the Aztecs.
What factors lead to the conquering of the Aztecs?
The Aztecs had made many enemies because they would send out raiding parties to take prisoners for sacrifices. These rival tribes of the Aztecs would later help the Spanish conquistadors take out the Aztecs.
What is an interesting fact about hernando cortes?
When Cortes got to Mexico, he tricked the Aztecs into giving him gold. They gave him plenty of gold because they hoped that they would leave. Then, Hernando Cortes heard about a new tribe coming called the Tlaxcalan. They left Tenochtitlan to capture them. They did. On their way back to Tenochtitlan, Velasquez was coming for Cortes to arrest him. They defeated them and used the remains of the armies to capture Montezuma (their King) and made him talk to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were angry and killed Montezuma. The conquistadors had a war with the Aztecs. The Aztecs lost the war and was defeated. Then Cortes left for California.
How did Hernando Cortes conquer the Aztecs so quickly?
They were able to enter the city. The Aztecs thought that Cortes was a god. Also they had guns, cannons,swords, and horses. They thought the horse wold eat them alive. Also, the Europeans brought diseases such as smallpox which weakend the Aztecs greatly and made the battle easier.
