What was the result of Cortes defeat of the Aztecs? Select all that apply. A. The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power. B. Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain C. The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans D. The Spanish earned the respect of Native Americans

Answer 1

The results of Cortés' defeat of the Aztecs included the following:

A. The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
C. The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.

B and D are not typically considered direct results of Cortés' actions. While it's true that Cortés faced challenges after the victory, including losses, the broader consequences of the defeat mostly pertain to perceptions of superiority and wealth accumulation. The Spanish generally did not earn widespread respect from Native Americans as a result of their conquest; instead, it often led to oppression and resistance.