Objective: To examine the conquests of Hernando Cortes.

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Objective: To examine the conquests of Hernando Cortes.

Hernando Cortes and the Aztecs Hernando Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who landed in Mexico in 1519.

The Aztec emperor was named Moctezuma The Aztec emperor was named Moctezuma. (commonly referred to as Montezuma)

The Aztecs thought that he was a God and sent him gifts.

Cortes led the Spaniards and their Native American allies to the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.

Outnumbered, hundreds of Spaniards were killed in 1519.

In 1521, Cortes defeated the Aztecs, and Tenochtitlan was renamed Mexico City, which today is the capital of Mexico.

Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan Mexican capital of Mexico City

How did Cortes defeat the Aztecs? The Spaniards had superior technology, such as guns and cannons.

Smallpox killed hundreds of Aztecs. Aztec drawing representing patients affected by smallpox at different stages.

The Aztecs wrongfully believed that Cortes was a God.

The final conquest of Tenochtitlan by Cortes and his allies. The Spaniards had Native American allies on their side. Animated video summary – 6 minutes The final conquest of Tenochtitlan by Cortes and his allies.