Question

How was it possible for a Spanish army of only 300 to conquer the Aztec Empire, which controlled five million people?(1 point)

Responses

The Spanish brought deadly disease to the Aztec, and they were helped by societies conquered by the Aztec.
The Spanish brought deadly disease to the Aztec, and they were helped by societies conquered by the Aztec.

The Spanish used more advanced weapons that the Aztec did not have.
The Spanish used more advanced weapons that the Aztec did not have.

The Spanish army offered the Aztec valuable trade goods in exchange for political authority over its government.
The Spanish army offered the Aztec valuable trade goods in exchange for political authority over its government.

The Spanish were able to surround Tenochtitlán and cut off its food supply

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The Spanish brought deadly diseases to the Aztec, which weakened the population and caused large numbers of deaths, making it easier for the Spanish to conquer the empire with their smaller army. Additionally, the Spanish had more advanced weapons and technology than the Aztec, giving them an advantage in battle. They were also able to gain the support of other indigenous groups who were enemies of the Aztec, further weakening their power. Finally, through a combination of military strategy and cutting off the food supply to Tenochtitlán, the capital city of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish were able to ultimately conquer and take control of the empire.