Aztecs

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Chizoba Nweke

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  • Hernán Cortés and the Aztecs
    • The Aztecs were an advanced civilisation in southern Mexico.
    • Hernán Cortés attacked the Aztecs for their gold, landing in 1519 with 11 ships and 500 soldiers.
    • Cortés allied with local tribes to march on Tenochtitlan and took the king Montezuma hostage.
    • After initial success, the Aztecs revolted, and Montezuma was killed.
    • Cortés regrouped, laid siege to Tenochtitlan, and massacred its people, becoming governor of New Spain.