Question

What factors helped Cortés defeat the Aztec?

Answer 1

Hernan Cortés invaded Mexico in 1519 and conquered the Aztec Empire. Credit: Public domain. ... Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador, or conqueror, best remembered for conquering the Aztec empire in 1521 and claiming Mexico for Spain. He also helped colonize Cuba and became a governor of New Spain

Answer 2

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Smallpox killed hundreds of thousands of the Native Americans, which weakened the Aztec Empire and created political and social instability. Second, Hernan Cortes and his men had superior weaponry. The Spanish had steel weapons, cannons, and horses; these advantages helped them defeat the much larger Aztec army.

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