How were the Spanish conquistadors able to defeat the powerful Aztec?

There were many different reasons why the Spanish were able to take over the Aztec Empire. First, their weapons and armor were better than the Aztecs'. Aztec warriors had only cotton armour and shields made of wood or reeds to protect them. The Spanish had metal armor and shields.

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