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What was the result of Cortes’s defeat of the Aztecs? Select all that apply. (1 point) Respons

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The defeat of the Aztecs by Hernán Cortés had several significant consequences. Here are some of the key results:

1. **Collapse of the Aztec Empire**: The fall of Tenochtitlán in 1521 marked the end of the Aztec Empire, leading to the dissolution of its political and social structures.

2. **Spanish Colonization**: The defeat facilitated the establishment of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico, leading to the colonization of much of Central America and parts of North America.

3. **Cultural Exchange and Syncretism**: The interaction between Spanish colonizers and indigenous peoples resulted in cultural exchanges, blending of traditions, and the spread of Christianity.

4. **Introduction of European Diseases**: The arrival of Europeans brought diseases such as smallpox, which devastated the indigenous population significantly.

5. **Economic Exploitation**: The Spanish took control of the region's resources, including gold and silver, and implemented systems of forced labor, such as encomienda.

6. **Shift in Global Trade**: The riches acquired from the Aztec Empire contributed to the rise of Spain as a major global power and altered trade networks.

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