Hernán Cortés defeated Moctezuma II through a combination of military strategy, alliances with indigenous tribes, and the element of surprise. Cortés capitalized on existing rivalries among indigenous groups, securing support from tribes like the Tlaxcalans who opposed Aztec rule. Additionally, the use of superior weaponry and tactics, along with the psychological impact of his men’s horses and armor, played a crucial role in the conquest. Ultimately, the capture of Moctezuma and the subsequent siege of Tenochtitlán led to the fall of the Aztec Empire.
he invited him for a meeting then ambushed him.
Cortes the Killer? I think that's it
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes.
He wasn’t a hero. He was a man who killed thousands and was greeedy.
CHICKENN
i think it was moctezuma or hernan Cortes
Moctezuma the second
moctezuma
The Aztec civilization, led by Emperor Moctezuma, was conquered and destroyed by Hernan Cortes and his Spanish forces in the early 16th century. Cortes arrived in Mexico in 1519 and, with the help of indigenous allies who resented Aztec rule, he was able to defeat the Aztec Empire in 1521.
The Aztecs ( or Mexicas) lived at Tenochtitlan.The Aztec's empire or civilization lasted 900 years. Until the Spaniard , Hernán Cortés conquered , or defeated the Aztec's empire all because the ruler of the time , Moctezuma II ( the second ) thought Hernan Cortes was a winged serpent god name Quetzalcoatl. There was a theory that Moctezuma II thought Hernan Cortes ( or the fake Quetzalcoatl) was coming back to get his land according to a story Moctezuma II had heard previously. So all of a sudden, Moctezuma II gives his land to Hernan Cortes because he thinks hes the winged god. Hernan Cortes leaves with his army and comes back with his army again. Destroying the whole empire under Moctezuma II 's (stupid) foolish mistake.Hope you liked my explanation. Thanks ! ! !
Hernan Cortes defeated the Aztecs in 1521.
His name is Montezumea, and Cortes defeated Montezuma because Montezuma thought he was a god returning from exile. Montezuma welcomed Cortes, and in turn Cortes waged war and eventuslly killed Montezuma after getting all the gold he wanted.
He was the last Aztec emperor before they were conquered by Hernan Cortes in 1521.
Small Pox. It weakened the Aztecs, giving Hernan Cortes the ability to attack, having the upper hand. Stupid Aztecs.
Moctezuma Ilhuicamina or for present day distinctions Moctezuma I Moctezuma Xocoyotzin = Moctezuma II known for being the ruler of the Aztecs during the Spanish conquest against Hernan Cortes there are alot of different spelling for Moctezuma
The Aztecs ( or Mexicas) lived at Tenochtitlan.The Aztec's empire or civilization lasted 900 years. Until the Spaniard , Hernán Cortés conquered , or defeated the Aztec's empire all because the ruler of the time , Moctezuma II ( the second ) thought Hernan Cortes was a winged serpent god name Quetzalcoatl. There was a theory that Moctezuma II thought Hernan Cortes ( or the fake Quetzalcoatl) was coming back to get his land according to a story Moctezuma II had heard previously. So all of a sudden, Moctezuma II gives his land to Hernan Cortes because he thinks hes the winged god. Hernan Cortes leaves with his army and comes back with his army again. Destroying the whole empire under Moctezuma II 's (stupid) foolish mistake.Hope you liked my explanation. Thanks ! ! !