Aztec And Inca Empire Research Paper

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The Aztec and Inca Empires were strong societies in Central America during the 15th and 16th centuries, known for their rich cultures and histories. Despite their powerful civilizations, both empires fell quickly. In this essay, we'll explore the different reasons behind the downfall of the Aztec and Inca empires. In particular, we’ll focus on the internal factors that played a fundamental role in their final collapse.

During the 15th century, the Aztecs built an empire by conquering other city-states and making them pay tributes. These tributes often involved sacrificing people in a ritual believed to please the gods and prevent the end of the world. This practice led to a large number of human sacrifices, with over 80,000 captives sacrificed on one occasion. While it caused resentment among neighboring city-states, the Aztec rulers maintained this ritual through terror and tyranny. Over time, their brutal rule turned their own allies against them, making it easier for others to persuade them to oppose the emperor they despised. …show more content…
Cortes was initially appointed by the Governor of Cuba, Diego Velázquez, to lead an expedition to Mexico. (1) However, when the Governor changed his mind, Cortes defied his orders and set sail with about 600 men.He was thus facing certain imprisonment or even death,Cortes was highly aware of the absolute necessity of his expedition's success and was more desperate and determined than the Aztec and far more ruthless in the warfare.Though Cortes had been defeated in the bloody “night of sorrow “(2) by the Aztec army, He kept fighting with fierce courage.Having licked their wounds of the night of sorrows, Cortes and his men were reinforced by the native for the capital city. With the help of the local natives, Cortes’ gamble had paid off and he became the new hero of
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