1. Hernan Cortes and the Spanish Conquistadors
... god who vowed to return from the east. Moctezuma sent gifts and urged the strangers not to continue to Tenochitlán, but Cortes had no intention of tuning back. Fighting and negotiating by turns, Cortés led his forces inland toward the capital, where they were dazzled by the grandeur of the city. Relations between the Aztecs and Spaniards gre strained and they decided to imprison ... Moctezuma to gain more contra and riches. Cortes compelled Moctezuma to sign over the land to the Spanish. Many tried to challenge Cortes. He retreated to plan an assault. ... His Indian allies and himself...
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- Grade Level: High School