Question

1. why did some of the native population join cortés in capturing their own capital?

o a. cortés tricked them and forced them to participate in the capture.

o b. many natives resented aztec rule and joined cortés in overthrowing their kingdom.

o c. many natives converted to christianity and were convinced to overthrow the aztecs for their religion.

o d. cortés bribed the natives to betray the aztecs by (falsely) promising to leave them alone.

Explanation:

The Aztec Empire had subjected many native - groups to harsh rule, including tribute and human sacrifice. These oppressed groups saw an opportunity to overthrow Aztec dominance with the help of Cortés. There is no strong evidence for mass - conversion to Christianity at the start of the conquest, no indication of large - scale trickery or force in getting native support, and no clear evidence of bribes.

Answer:

B. Many natives resented Aztec rule and joined Cortés in overthrowing their kingdom.