The experience of conquering the Aztec Empire taught the Spanish that effective conquest had to be accomplished quickly, completely destroying indigenous symbols of legitimate authority.

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The Spanish, under Hernán Cortés, realized that to effectively control and conquer the Aztec Empire, they needed to dismantle the existing power structures and symbols of authority quickly. This included capturing the Aztec emperor, Moctezuma, and destroying significant religious and political sites, such as the Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlan, to undermine the indigenous people's morale and resistance.

The Experience of Conquering the Aztec Empire Taught the Spanish