Question

. Why did many Native Americans join the conquistadors in their attack on Tenochtitlán? to get revenge for the Aztecs’ brutal rule to get revenge for dishonest treatment by the Native American leaders to wipe out the diseases that were attacking their camps to gain riches and glory for themselves and Spain

Answer 1

Many Native Americans joined the conquistadors in their attack on Tenochtitlán primarily to get revenge for the Aztecs' brutal rule. The Aztecs had maintained a powerful empire through warfare and had subjugated various neighboring tribes, often demanding tribute and instilling fear. As a result, some of these groups saw an opportunity to ally with the Spanish in hopes of overthrowing the Aztec rulers and gaining freedom from their oppressive rule.

Additionally, there were motivations such as gaining riches and glory for themselves and Spain but the desire for autonomy and retribution against the Aztecs played a significant role in their decision to support the conquistadors.