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Hernán Cortés was aided in his conquest of the Aztec Empire primarily by indigenous allies, notably the Tlaxcalans, who opposed Aztec rule. They provided crucial support due to their longstanding enmity with the Aztecs and saw Cortés as an opportunity to overthrow their oppressors. Additionally, the arrival of Spanish horses and firearms, along with diseases that decimated the indigenous population, played significant roles in the destruction of the Aztec Empire.
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When did Cortes arrive to the Aztec empire?
in 1519
What factors helped the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire?
Cortes made allies with the aztec enemies, as well the spanish spread disease to the natives which made them weaker
Why did Cortes conquer Aztec empire?
Greed. Pure greed - he wanted the Aztec gold.
Who seized control of the Aztec Empire for Spain?
Cortes
What were some of the Aztec Empire's weaknesses?
Before the arrival of Spanish conquistadores in the 16th century, the Aztec Empire had almost no vulnerabilities. The Empire was at its peak when Cortes and his men arrived to Mexican shores. If you mean what brought down the Aztec Empire, such weaknesses included three things: lack of enough technology - horses, gunpowder, iron armors - to repeal the Spanish advance; lack of resistance to smallpox, which decimated the Aztec population and helped Cortes gaining an upper hand against the Aztecs. Finally, the Quetzalcoatl myth, which helped Cortes to become close to Montezuma so he could prepare and implement a sneak attack on the Aztec emperor.
Which powerful empire did hernan Cortes destroy?
Cortes destroyed the Aztec Empire in Central America.
Who helped Cortes conquer Aztec empire?
malintzin
What empire did hernan Cortes destroy the powerful kingdom of?
the Aztec empire and the emperor of this kingdom was Montezuma
What empire was conquered by Hernán Cortés?
Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1521AD. This was because of the conquisradors lust for gold and glory. This helped set the way for Spanish colonization of Mexico
Which empire did the army ofHernando Cortes conquer in Mexico?
Cortes and his men conquered the Aztec empire, which was in present-day Mexico.
When did cortes destroy the Aztec capital?
in 2020
What tribe did Her nan Cortes destroy?
Aztec
What empire did Hernan Cortes discover?
Hernan Cortes discovered the Aztec empire in Mexico.
Hernan Cortes destroyed what powerful empire?
Hernan Cortes destroyed the Aztec Empire. He enacted a war of attrition on the people in the capital city of Tenochtitlan.
What was the Mexican empire destroyed by Hernando Cortes?
Aztec Empire.
Who is famous for taking over the Aztec empire?
Hernando Cortes took over the Aztec empire.
Hernando Cortes conquered which empire?
Aztec
