Mark the statement if it describes an event that contributed to the decline of the Aztec Empire.

A.
The Aztecs welcomed the Spanish with gifts.

B.
The Spanish took Moctezuma prisoner.

C.
Cortés gave up his desire for more gold.

D.
Smallpox weakened the Aztecs’ ability to resist

E.
The location of the Aztec capital made trade difficult.

Question

Mark the statement if it describes an event that contributed to the decline of the Aztec Empire.	
 
 A.
The Aztecs welcomed the Spanish with gifts.
 
 B.
The Spanish took Moctezuma prisoner.
 
 C.
Cortés gave up his desire for more gold.
 
 D.
Smallpox weakened the Aztecs’ ability to resist
 
 E.
The location of the Aztec capital made trade difficult.

gabebae · Answer

The best answer I would go with is D.
Since people from Europe came along they brought a new disease with them to North America known as smallbox. That killed most of the population

ronlover101 · Answer

Thanks

gabebae · Answer

You're welcome

denonakavro · Answer

as a an ap wh student i would also go with d, the smallpox weakwned the aztec even more