He was determined to break the Aztec's power.
excellent question, and here is an answer. The reason why Montezuma, or Motechzoma, the way scholars call him, welcomed Hernan Cortes to his empire was because the Aztec's believed he (hernan cortes) was the sun god returning from his voyage.
One reason for Don Hernando Cortes to be able conquer the Aztec empire was because of his military power. His army possessed superior weapons and armors. They also trained horses and dogs to their advantage. The Aztecs also confused Cortes as one of their gods and thus trusted him. In addition, Spaniards spread smallpox and other European diseases which killed and lessen the number of the Aztec people.
to steal their gold and ruled the people
i really don't care
what is one readon documnent b would not be a reliable source to understand what happened when moctezuma met cortes
He was determinded to break the power of the Aztecs.
Well actually he's the reason the Aztecs were destroyed so pretty much.Also it's Hernando Cortes not Hernan
Hernán Cortes sailed for Spain both because he was Spanish by birth (and therefore harbored loyalty to his fatherland) and because King Carlos V of Spain agreed to fund his voyages. Mostly it was the latter reason.
To stop HUMAN sacrifice, convert the Indians, and to find gold.
He didn't discover Mexico himself, but the reason he went there was to conquer the Aztecs as he did successfully.
excellent question, and here is an answer. The reason why Montezuma, or Motechzoma, the way scholars call him, welcomed Hernan Cortes to his empire was because the Aztec's believed he (hernan cortes) was the sun god returning from his voyage.
Hernan Cortes led the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century in search of wealth, power, and prestige. He aimed to expand Spanish territory, spread Christianity, and gain control of the valuable resources of the New World.
In 1519, Cortes met Moctezuma. The King gave lavish gifts of gold to the Spanish, but unfortunately this simply excited their desire to plunder. Cortes allegedly first kidnapped the Aztec King, then forced him to serve as a puppet while Cortes ruled the Aztecs. In 1520 Moctezuma was killed. Though the reason is disputed, locals claimed this was due to Moctezuma's inability to placate the locals.
One reason for Don Hernando Cortes to be able conquer the Aztec empire was because of his military power. His army possessed superior weapons and armors. They also trained horses and dogs to their advantage. The Aztecs also confused Cortes as one of their gods and thus trusted him. In addition, Spaniards spread smallpox and other European diseases which killed and lessen the number of the Aztec people.
The arrival of Spanish conquistadors, who brought diseases for which the American Natives didn't have any immunity. The worst offender was smallpox, which wreaked havoc on the Aztec Empire, and is the true culprit of the fall of Tenochtitlan at the hands of Hernan Cortes and his men.
because they wanted to rule the people
to steal their gold and ruled the people