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Montezuma gave Cortes these things in fear he would take over the city of tenochtitlan
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Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor, offered several gifts to Hernán Cortés in an effort to appease him and prevent conflict after Cortés and his men arrived in Tenochtitlán in 1519. These gifts included:
1. **Gold and Silver**: Montezuma presented Cortés and his men with an abundance of gold and silver artifacts, which were highly valued by both the Spanish and the Aztecs.
2. **Jewelry**: Intricately crafted jewelry made of precious metals and stones was also given as a sign of wealth and hospitality.
3. **Food and Other Goods**: Montezuma provided lavish meals and various goods, including cocoa beans, which were used to make a beverage that the Aztecs valued highly.
4. **Fine Textiles**: Highly prized textile items, such as cotton garments, were offered to the Spaniards.
5. **Promises of Alliances**: Montezuma indicated his willingness to negotiate and form alliances, hoping to prevent violence and maintain peace.
Despite these efforts to pacify Cortés, the situation escalated, leading to the eventual downfall of the Aztec Empire.
1. **Gold and Silver**: Montezuma presented Cortés and his men with an abundance of gold and silver artifacts, which were highly valued by both the Spanish and the Aztecs.
2. **Jewelry**: Intricately crafted jewelry made of precious metals and stones was also given as a sign of wealth and hospitality.
3. **Food and Other Goods**: Montezuma provided lavish meals and various goods, including cocoa beans, which were used to make a beverage that the Aztecs valued highly.
4. **Fine Textiles**: Highly prized textile items, such as cotton garments, were offered to the Spaniards.
5. **Promises of Alliances**: Montezuma indicated his willingness to negotiate and form alliances, hoping to prevent violence and maintain peace.
Despite these efforts to pacify Cortés, the situation escalated, leading to the eventual downfall of the Aztec Empire.
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