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How was it possible for a Spanish army of only 300 to conquer the Aztec Empire, which controlled five million people?(1 point) Responses The Spanish used more advanced weapons that the Aztec did not have. The Spanish used more advanced weapons that the Aztec did not have. The Spanish were able to surround Tenochtitlán and cut off its food supply. The Spanish were able to surround Tenochtitlán and cut off its food supply. The Spanish army offered the Aztec valuable trade goods in exchange for political authority over its government. The Spanish army offered the Aztec valuable trade goods in exchange for political authority over its government. The Spanish brought deadly disease to the Aztec, and they were helped by societies conquered by the Aztec.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The Spanish brought deadly disease to the Aztec, and they were helped by societies conquered by the Aztec.**
While advanced weapons and military tactics played a role in the conquest, the introduction of diseases such as smallpox devastated the Aztec population, significantly weakening their ability to resist. Additionally, the Spanish were able to form alliances with various indigenous groups who had grievances against the Aztecs, further aiding their conquest.
While advanced weapons and military tactics played a role in the conquest, the introduction of diseases such as smallpox devastated the Aztec population, significantly weakening their ability to resist. Additionally, the Spanish were able to form alliances with various indigenous groups who had grievances against the Aztecs, further aiding their conquest.