What was the result of Cortes’s defeat of the Aztecs? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

The result of Cortes's defeat of the Aztecs include:

1. The end of the Aztec Empire: The conquest marked the downfall and destruction of the powerful Aztec civilization.

2. Spanish colonization: The victory paved the way for Spanish colonization and the establishment of New Spain (present-day Mexico) as a part of the Spanish Empire.

3. Spread of Christianity: The defeat of the Aztecs allowed for the introduction and spread of Christianity in the region, as the Spanish imposed their religious beliefs on the indigenous populations.

4. The appropriation of Aztec wealth: Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors seized immense amounts of Aztec gold, silver, and other valuable resources, enriching themselves and the Spanish Empire.

5. Hierarchy and social transformation: The Spanish imposed their own social hierarchy on the conquered territories, with themselves at the top and the indigenous populations below them. This led to significant changes in the social structure of the region.

6. European diseases: The defeat of the Aztecs brought the introduction of European diseases to the indigenous populations, leading to a significant decline in their numbers due to the lack of immunity.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

The correct options would be:

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

Answer 4

Which of the following were reasons the Spanish wanted to colonize the New World? Select all that apply.
to seek wealth
to enter the fur trade
to spread Christianity
to find new medicines

Answer 5

The correct options would be:

1. to seek wealth
3. to spread Christianity

Answer 6

Which choice best describes the relationship Spanish colonists had with Native Americans?
Native Americans had little interaction with colonists and were free to live as they chose.
Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease.
Colonists were curious about Native Americans and were eager to learn their religious rituals.
Colonists and Native Americans lived peacefully together on missions and were equal in social status.

Answer 7

The choice that best describes the relationship Spanish colonists had with Native Americans is:
Colonists treated Native Americans poorly and many Native Americans died from starvation and disease.

Answer 8

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