Cortés Had Which Advantages in Conquering the Aztecs

question 63

Multiple Choice

Cortés had which advantages in conquering the Aztecs?

• A) An alliance with the Tlaxacans
• B) Firearms and horses
• C) The Aztecs had only recently established their empire at the expense of other tribes.
• D) Smallpox
• E) All of these

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