How did the Spanish ultimately take control of the Inca and Aztec Empires? (1 point)

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Responses

The Spanish took advantage of civil war.
The Spanish took advantage of civil war.

The Inca and Aztec Empires eventually fell under Spanish control because the Spanish had superior weapons.
The Inca and Aztec Empires eventually fell under Spanish control because the Spanish had superior weapons.

The Spanish were welcomed and given slaves and riches.
The Spanish were welcomed and given slaves and riches.

The entire Inca and Aztec populations were killed by smallpox before the Spanish arrived.

Answer 1

The Spanish ultimately took control of the Inca and Aztec Empires for multiple reasons, but the most significant response would be: The Spanish took advantage of civil war.

In both empires, internal conflict weakened their ability to resist the Spanish conquest. For instance, the Aztecs were facing unrest and resentment among conquered peoples, while the Incas were embroiled in a civil war at the time of the Spanish arrival. Additionally, the Spanish did exploit their superior weaponry and the impact of diseases like smallpox, which devastated local populations, but civil strife was a crucial factor in their conquest.