which statements describe factors that led to the decline and defeat of the Aztec Empire. HELP FAST.
choose ALL answers that are correct
a. the aztecs welcomed the spanish with gifts
b. small pox weakened the aztect ability to resist
c. the spanish took Moctezuma prisonor
d. the spanish attept to recruit allies among the people the aztecs had conquered failed.
e. the aztect Empire had superior weapons and firepower but waited too long to take action

Question

which statements describe factors that led to the decline and defeat of the Aztec Empire. HELP FAST. 
choose ALL answers that are correct
a. the aztecs welcomed the spanish with gifts
b. small pox weakened the aztect ability to resist
c. the spanish took Moctezuma prisonor 
d. the spanish attept to recruit allies among the people the aztecs had conquered failed.
e. the aztect Empire had superior weapons and firepower but waited too long to take action

anonymous · Answer

A, B, and C are all correct.  The Aztecs believed the Spanish were fulfilling a prophecy from one of their gods (I forget which, but the god had light skin and would return from over the sea) and they welcomed them with gifts.  The Spanish were carriers of small pox, which the Aztecs had no natural defense against.  Once the Spanish saw all the gold that the Aztecs possessed, they took their leader Montezuma prisoner and conquerred them.