The Fall Of Tenochtitlan

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What year did Tenochtitlan fall?

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August 13, 1521.

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Who were the main Spanish conquerors who attacked the city?

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Hernán Cortés

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Who was the ruler of the Mexicas when Tenochtitlan fell?

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Cuauhtémoc

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Why did the Spanish want to conquer Tenochtitlan?

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The Spanish wanted gold, land, and power, and they also wanted to spread Christianity.

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What was Tenochtitlan like before the conquest?

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Tenochtitlan was a large, beautiful city built on an island, with canals, temples, and markets.

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What role did the Tlaxcalans play in the fall of Tenochtitlan?

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The Tlaxcalans were enemies of the Mexicas and helped the Spanish fight against them.

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How did Moctezuma II die?

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Historians are not sure, but he either died from Spanish attacks or was killed by his own people.

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What diseases did the Spanish bring that affected the Mexicas?

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The Spanish brought smallpox, which killed many indigenous people.

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How long did the siege of Tenochtitlan last?

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The siege lasted about 80 days, from May to August 1521.

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How did the lack of food and water affect the people in the city?

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Many people starved to death or became weak, making it easier for the Spanish to win.