The result of Cortés's defeat of the Aztecs was the conquest and colonization of the Aztec empire by the Spanish. With the fall of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521, the Spanish established their control over the region and began the process of establishing a new colonial society. The defeat of the Aztecs marked a significant turning point in the history of the Americas, leading to the Spanish colonization of Mexico and the subsequent spread of Spanish influence throughout the continent.
Cortez's defeat of the Aztecs resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of Spanish rule in Mexico. The conquest began in 1519 when Hernán Cortés and his forces arrived in the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan. Using a combination of military tactics, alliances with local indigenous groups, and exploitation of internal divisions within the Aztec Empire, Cortés was able to overthrow the Aztec emperor Moctezuma II. In 1521, after a three-month siege, the Spanish forces finally captured Tenochtitlan, leading to the downfall of the Aztec civilization. The defeat of the Aztecs paved the way for the colonization and eventual transformation of Mexico under Spanish rule.
