The advancement of Aztecan society is known as one of the most magnificent developments in history. In the words of the column, “Aztec Culture and Society,” this group’s rise to power is one of the most remarkable. Originating from a land classified as Aztlan— or better translated as the White Land (History.com Staff, 2009)— the Aztecs began as a simple system of peoples. Historians believe they were possibly nomadic, traveling from the northern valleys. Their conditions were explicitly scarce. Poor and despised by surrounding natives, the Aztecs survived a hard life consuming vermin, snakes, and stolen food (Crystalinks, n.d). It was only when their leader, Tenoch, discovered the swamps of a deserted ground did an ascent to dominance begin.
…show more content…
But when comparing the armament of both battalions, an immediate superiority on the side of the Spanish was not found. An experiment conducted by the Unsolved History team drew accurate conclusions regarding this as false by examining duplicates of weapons used in the era of exploration. Although it is accurate the Spanish obtained steel— a more than adequate accessory to combat— it was not enough to secure a victory over the Aztecs. For example, the Spanish wore steel armor to protect against enemy blows. It withstood an abundance of Aztecan weapons, such as arrows. But the armor did not defend the entire body. Areas around the neck and underarm succumbed to the majority of trauma (Unsolved History, 2013), especially to what was named a “deadly counter measure” from the Aztecs. Known as the sling, this weapon was advanced yet simply made. It could exact tremendous damage on the face and neck, immediately putting Spanish soldiers out of commission (Unsolved History, 2013). As an instance, when tested, the sling completely shattered the cheekbone of a targeted mannequin in armor. Not only that, but the simplicity of the weapon offered the Natives a unique advantage. The sling could easily be woven together if broken, its consistency in both weight and size accurate and deadly. If Spanish weapons broke, they could not be refurbished. In comparison to Spanish armor, the Aztecs collected shields, rather than a full body deterrence. However, these buffers were designed to protect against darts and arrows, not bullets (Unsolved History, 2013). The Unsolved History group put the shield to the test, blasting it with a Spanish musket. With no hesitation, the bullet shot right through. When applying this to the Aztecan-Spanish conquest, Aztecan soldiers doubtlessly endured many fatalities from this scenario. However, as further attention transitions towards the musket, it is understood
But when comparing the armament of both battalions, an immediate superiority on the side of the Spanish was not found. An experiment conducted by the Unsolved History team drew accurate conclusions regarding this as false by examining duplicates of weapons used in the era of exploration. Although it is accurate the Spanish obtained steel— a more than adequate accessory to combat— it was not enough to secure a victory over the Aztecs. For example, the Spanish wore steel armor to protect against enemy blows. It withstood an abundance of Aztecan weapons, such as arrows. But the armor did not defend the entire body. Areas around the neck and underarm succumbed to the majority of trauma (Unsolved History, 2013), especially to what was named a “deadly counter measure” from the Aztecs. Known as the sling, this weapon was advanced yet simply made. It could exact tremendous damage on the face and neck, immediately putting Spanish soldiers out of commission (Unsolved History, 2013). As an instance, when tested, the sling completely shattered the cheekbone of a targeted mannequin in armor. Not only that, but the simplicity of the weapon offered the Natives a unique advantage. The sling could easily be woven together if broken, its consistency in both weight and size accurate and deadly. If Spanish weapons broke, they could not be refurbished. In comparison to Spanish armor, the Aztecs collected shields, rather than a full body deterrence. However, these buffers were designed to protect against darts and arrows, not bullets (Unsolved History, 2013). The Unsolved History group put the shield to the test, blasting it with a Spanish musket. With no hesitation, the bullet shot right through. When applying this to the Aztecan-Spanish conquest, Aztecan soldiers doubtlessly endured many fatalities from this scenario. However, as further attention transitions towards the musket, it is understood