How, in part, did Hernán Cortés conquer the Aztec Empire?
A) through his ties with the Incan Empire and the Incas' superior military might in the Mexico region
B) through a surprise siege immediately upon his arrival to the city of Tenochtitlán and the city's lack of food
C) through capitalizing on conflict between Native American peoples and Spanish advantages in military technology
D) through a naval campaign that remained along the Mexican coast and a military alliance with French explorers
E) through the continued aid of Montezuma II and a violent conquest that later Spanish conquistadores refused to repeat

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Cortés was able to conquer the Aztec Empire through capitalizing on conflict between Native American peoples and Spanish advantages in military technology. He formed alliances with indigenous peoples who were enemies of the Aztecs, such as the Tlaxcalans. He also had better weapons, including guns, horses, and cannon, which allowed the Spanish to defeat larger Aztec forces. Additionally, the Spanish brought diseases such as smallpox, which decimated the Aztec population and weakened their ability to resist the invaders.

How, in Part, Did Hernán Cortés Conquer the Aztec Empire