When Hernan Cortes invaded the Aztec Empire in 1521, the Aztecs greeted him with
When Hernan Cortes invaded the Aztec Empire in 1521, the Aztecs greeted him with open arms, having never seen a European richly adorned in steel plate armor and riding a horse. What followed is a tragic case of mistaken identity and naïve trust, as Cortes and his men set about taking advantage of and eventually massacring the Aztecs. Attached, you will find a written version of an oral eyewitness account of the massacre. Once you have read it, consider and answer the following questions:
How do you think Cortess ruse affected the Aztecs views regarding their own religion?
Do the Spaniards appear to act with any justifiable motivation? Why or why not?
Who do the Aztecs believe Cortes to be, do you think?
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