Question

Why did Cortés enlist the Tlaxcalans and the Totonac to help defeat the Aztec?

(1point)

1. Cortés used the Tlaxcalans and the Totonac to help him fight the Aztec because he wanted them to run his New World territories after he left.

2. Cortés needed their help because he knew that his military technology was not strong enough to defeat the Aztec.

3. The Tlaxcalans and the Totonac were eager to get out from under the self-imposed rule of the Aztec.

4. The Tlaxcalans and the Totonac could help lure Aztec forces into a false sense of security by offering tribute.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The correct answer is option 2. Cortés enlisted the help of the Tlaxcalans and the Totonac because he knew that his small army and military technology were not strong enough to defeat the Aztec on their own. By forming alliances with these indigenous groups, Cortés was able to gather additional manpower and support, which proved crucial in his ultimate victory over the Aztec empire.