Question

How did the introduction of diseases by the Europeans affect the Spanish conquest of the Aztec?(1 point) Responses Although diseases weakened forces on both sides considerably, deaths from illness were few. Although diseases weakened forces on both sides considerably, deaths from illness were few. After Aztec forces were weakened by disease, they joined with the Totonac and Tlaxcalans to fight against the Spaniards. After Aztec forces were weakened by disease, they joined with the Totonac and Tlaxcalans to fight against the Spaniards. Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces. Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces. The spread of disease slowed the progression of battles between the Spaniards and the Aztec.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is: **Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces.** This effectively highlights how the introduction of European diseases such as smallpox devastated the native populations, significantly weakening the Aztec forces and aiding the Spanish conquest.