The Conquering of the Aztecs by Cortez The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire was one of the most crucial event in history, and the desire to gain wealth transform Hernan Cortez into becoming a famous and influential figure in the 16th century. His intelligence and determination were manifested by the way he made decisions to prepare his army for unexpected attacks. In other words, it was easy for Cortez and his army to conquer the Aztec Empire because of advance weaponry and the advantage of smallpox virus. To begin with, Hernan Cortez was born in a poor family; therefore, he always wanted to be rich, powerful and respected among the people. In fact, he was trained by his father in horseback riding and swordplay. On the other hand, Moctezuma
