Which of the Following Was the Determinative Factor in the Spaniards

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the determinative factor in the Spaniards' conquest of the Aztecs?

• A) The Aztecs thought that Cortez was a god and were afraid to fight him.
• B) The Spanish overwhelmed the Aztecs by force of numbers.
• C) Smallpox spread rapidly among the Aztec warriors and elites.
• D) The Aztecs were hated by their neighbors, who joined forces with the Spanish.

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