Key to the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 1500s was that the Spanish a. formed alliances with the enemies of the Aztecs. b. shared a common religion with the majority of the native population. c. began by cultivating the trust of the Aztecs and then destroyed their empire. d. understood the importance of forming economic ties with the Aztecs.
Geography · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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The key to the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 1500s was:
c. began by cultivating the trust of the Aztecs and then destroyed their empire.
The Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés, initially established alliances with indigenous groups that were enemies of the Aztecs. Through political maneuvering, military tactics, and exploiting internal divisions within the Aztec Empire, the Spanish gained the support of some indigenous allies. Ultimately, they turned on the Aztecs and played a significant role in the downfall of their empire. This strategy involved a combination of diplomatic cunning, military prowess, and exploiting existing tensions among native groups.