Question

How did the Spanish ultimately take control of the Inca and Aztec Empires?(1 point)

Responses

The Inca and Aztec Empires eventually fell under Spanish control because the Spanish had superior weapons.
The Inca and Aztec Empires eventually fell under Spanish control because the Spanish had superior weapons.

The Spanish were welcomed and given slaves and riches.
The Spanish were welcomed and given slaves and riches.

The Spanish took advantage of civil war.
The Spanish took advantage of civil war.

The entire Inca and Aztec populations were killed by smallpox before the Spanish arrived.

Answer 1

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The Inca and Aztec Empires eventually fell under Spanish control through a combination of factors. One factor was the superior weaponry of the Spanish, which gave them a military advantage over the Inca and Aztec armies. Another factor was the Spanish taking advantage of internal conflicts and civil wars within the empires, weakening their resistance. Additionally, the Spanish were able to gain support from local indigenous groups who were discontent with Inca and Aztec rule. However, it is important to note that disease, particularly smallpox, also played a significant role in the downfall of both empires, as it caused widespread devastation and weakened the populations before the Spanish arrived.