What was the result of Cortes’s defeat of the Aztecs? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.
The Spanish earned the respect of Native Americ
ans and influence over neighboring Native American groups.
The Spanish earned the respect of Native Americans and influence over neighboring Native American groups.
The correct answers are:
- The Spanish thought it brought them more wealth and power.
- Cortes had lost so many soldiers in the victory that he had to wait several months for more to arrive from Spain.
- The Spanish saw it as proof that they were superior to Native Americans.