Why Was Hernán Cortes Able To Conquer The Aztec Empire

Magalhy Contreras
Professor Sinclair
History 1301-21005
20 September 2014

U.S. History I Midterm Exam

Essay Question from Section II:

3) How and why was Hernán Cortés able to conquer the Aztec Empire?

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