Diseases like smallpox had a devastating impact on the Aztec Empire, significantly weakening its population and military strength. Introduced by European settlers, smallpox spread rapidly among the indigenous people, who had no previous exposure or immunity to such diseases. This led to high mortality rates, decimating the Aztec population and causing social and economic disruption. As the empire struggled to cope with the effects of the epidemic, it became more vulnerable to Spanish conquest, ultimately contributing to its downfall.
A army came with diseases and killed the aztecs.
The fall of the Aztecs was not inevitable, as their downfall was the result of a combination of factors such as Spanish military superiority, internal conflicts among indigenous groups, and the spread of diseases like smallpox. These factors contributed to the collapse of the Aztec Empire, but it was not a predetermined outcome.
the spanish conquistadors took over the aztec empire. the aztecs died mostly from the disease (smallpox) the spanish brought from europe
The Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. The Aztecs were overthrown by a combination of superior weaponry, alliances with other indigenous groups, and the spread of diseases like smallpox introduced by the Spanish. The fall of the Aztec Empire marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the region.
they basicly killed most off the Aztec and left them weak to battle
The Aztecs had no resistance to smallpox
Spanish exploration
The primary effect of the epidemic on the Aztecs during the Spanish conquest was a dramatic decline in their population, primarily due to diseases such as smallpox, which the indigenous people had no immunity against. This demographic collapse weakened the Aztec society, leading to social disruption and facilitating the Spanish conquest. The loss of life and the resultant chaos significantly diminished the Aztecs' ability to resist Spanish forces, ultimately contributing to the fall of their empire.
Diseases such as malaria had no cure in the days of the fall of the Aztec empire. Europeans had no cure for most diseases of the day. Cortes ended the Aztec empire by force of arms and the help of natives that the Aztecs frequently ruled by force as well.
Because the Mayas came and try to take over the Aztecs land.
when (what year) did the Aztec empire fall?
The rise of the Aztec empire really began in 1150 with the fall of the Toltec empire.