The Fall of the Aztecs. Hernan Cortes Spanish conquistador that wiped out Aztecs Born in 1485 Sailed to Mexico in 1519 Sent by the Spanish to plunder.

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The Fall of the Aztecs

Hernan Cortes Spanish conquistador that wiped out Aztecs Born in 1485 Sailed to Mexico in 1519 Sent by the Spanish to plunder and gather as much gold and riches as possible

Montezuma II Aztec leader during Cortés's raid Born in 1466 Ruthless leader hated by other tribes 1519: Cortes raided, kidnapped, and killed his people

CortesMontezuma

Here come the Spaniards…. In 1519, Cortes entered Mexico with 600 soldiers Once Spanish forces arrived at the gates of Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs let them in because they thought Cortes was a god Once inside, Cortes and his battalion wiped out the Aztecs and killed Montezuma

What happened to the Aztecs? Aztecs

Who:What:Where:Outcome: Hernan Cortes Defeated the Aztecs Tenochtitlan Successfully killed Montezuma Montezuma II Leader of the Aztecs Tenochtitlan Died in battle protecting land

Map of the Aztec Empire

Quipu The Aztec had no written language so they recorded history with these colored strings See picture on next slide

Quipu

The Spaniards Advanced Weaponry The main reasons Spain took over the Aztecs is advanced weapons The weapons include dogs, guns, and horses Their armor was also a great asset

Pictures of Weapons and Armor

Sacrifices The reason most tribes hated the Aztecs is once defeated they were sacrificed for their “gods”

Summary The Spanish invaded the Aztecs to plunder gold, land, and glory The Spanish won because of the advanced weaponry Took place in modern day Mexico

References: %C3%A1n-cort%C3%A9s ezuma-ii

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