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This is a common misconception. In fact, he allied himself to the Tlaxcalan tribe, who were bitter enemies of the Aztecs and also provided 10,000 warriors for Cortes' military campaign against them.
Other advantages include steel armor and weapons (swords, knives and axes), horses and of course, some small caliber gunpowder cannons. Finally, smallpox proved to be the biggest advantage they had, as the disease killed tens of thousands of people on the city of Tenochtitlan, weakening it enough so that the Spanish and their allies would conquer it.
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When Cortes landed in Mexico how many small cannon did he have with him?
12
What empire did Cortez conquer?
Hernan Cortes and his conquistadors caused the fall of the Aztec Civilization by conquering them in May 1521. Cortes and his men built small boats to enter Mexico City which was an island in 1521. Hernan Cortes and his conquistadors caused the fall of the Aztec Civilization by conquering them in May 1521. Cortes and his men built small boats to enter Mexico City which was an island in 1521.
Did Hernando Cortes steal gold?
He stole gold and conquered the Aztecs. Plus Cortes introduced small pocks to the Aztecs which allowed him to finish the off for they were doing quite well.
What Indian empire dominated Mexico at the time of the spanish conquest?
Aztecs, Hernando Cortes led a small miltary expedition against the Aztecs and their powerful emporer, Montezuma.
What were some important events in Cortes life?
Some important events in Cortes life are Montezuma gave Precious gold,Jewels and animals. Another event is he set sail to mexico in 11 small ships. Another event is he was determined to conquer the aztecs.
What method did Hernando Cortes travel by when he explored?
First Spain where he was born and then he traveled to Mexico. When he was in Mexico he explored Mexico's pacific coast and discovered the peninsula that is now called Baja, California. Unsuccessfully in appealing to the Spanish court to get permission for another expedition, he settled at a small estate near Seville.
Were any landmarks named after Hernan Cortes?
Yes, there are some of them:Paso de Cortes. It is the mountain pass or saddle between the Popocatepetl and Ixtaccihuatl volcanoes in central México.Mar de Cortes. Also known as Gulf of California, it is the body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from mainland Mexico.Villa de Cortes. A small town south of Tenochtitlan during colonial times founded by Cortes himself, now within the area of greater Mexico City. There is a subway station at such location, with the same name.
What is the result of hernan Cortes voyage?
Cortes led the conquest of Aztec Mexico by the Spaniards. His name is normally given as Hernán Cortés. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_conquest_of_Mexico
Cortes and his men were able to conquer the Aztec capital tenochtitlan partly because?
Cortes was a brilliant military leader. He understood the value of building relationships and alliances with the surrounding tribes. What we would now call military Intelligence, he used to his advantage. The Aztecs like most of the Pre-Colombian Indians were fierce warriors. If not for good fortune and proper preparation of the Battle field. Cortes would not have had a chance. Had all the tribes combined forces, they would have beat the Spanish on the Beaches. Mexico and central America would not be as we know it today.
Where did Hernando Cortes live?
in a small town of medellin in don benito
Did Hernan Cortes defeat the Inca empire or Aztec?
The Spanish Captain Hernan Cortes arrived in 1519, and invaded the Aztec people indigenous to Mexico, which then was called Aztlan or Tenochtitlan. Within the next ten years about eighty percent of the Aztec people died from war but, mostly from small pox left by the Spanish.
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