An investigation of the Aztec and Inca Empires shows that(1 point)

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their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.
their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.

their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.
their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.

their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.
their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.

their territories were small and easy to conquer.
their territories were small and easy to conquer.
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Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the Aztec and Inca Empires in relation to their defeat by the Spanish would likely be:

their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.

While there were other factors involved, including the role of disease, internal conflict, and the advantages of Spanish weaponry and tactics, the technological gap in weaponry played a significant role in their inability to defend against the Spanish conquistadors.