Destruction Of The Aztec Empire

While studying the Aztec history, the question of whether or not the defeat of the Aztecs was avoidable arises. From research completed in class, it appears that the Aztecs could not have avoided the fall of their empire. The cause of the collapsed Aztec Empire was due to the Spanish’s desire for God, Glory, and Gold. The Spanish believed it was their religious duty to convert as many people as possible to Catholicism. Spanish conquistadors sought to attain glory through imperialistic methods. Spanish monarchs desired to find gold as it displayed the country’s powerful economy. The reasons listed above illustrate the eventual downfall of the Aztec empire.