Cortes was aware of the Aztecs' gold and other treasures. He desired to conquer them and acquire Spain's treasure.
He repeatedly requested a meeting with Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor, but was turned down. He then made the decision to march to Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital.
The conquistadors began to fear a trap as they became increasingly aware of their precarious position in the Aztec capital, surrounded by thousands of warriors.
What was the primary factor that enabled Cortés to conquer Moctezuma?
Tenochtitlán was besieged by Cortés' army for 93 days. The Spanish were able to take the city thanks to superior weaponry and a devastating smallpox outbreak. The Aztec empire was destroyed by Cortés' victory, and the Spanish began to consolidate control over New Spain, their colony.
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