Noche triste
Since the Aztecs believed Cortez to be a god, he gained access to the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan and using his advanced weaponry and the help of enemy tribes, Cortez laid siege to and conquered the capital of the greatest empire that had ever existed in the new world. On November 8, 1519, Cortez didnt keep his word of coming to Mexico as friends, he challenged the native forces and entered Tenochititlan, taking the Aztec leader, Montezuma, hostage. This event led to an Aztec uprising that culminated in "La Noche Triste". The Aztecs overthrown the Spaniards in their first attend to conquer Tenochititlan in July of 1520. Men from both sides, as well as many Aztec treasures, were lost as a bridge collapsed during the desperate flight of the Spaniards. Nevertheless, Cortes survived, reunited hes troops and prepared to led more attacks on Tenochititlan.
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