Question

Why were the Spanish interested in conquering the Inca?

Answer 1

The Spanish had heard tales of gold and riches in the Inca Empire and wanted to increase their wealth.

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a reason the Spanish wanted to conquer the Inca

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Answer 2

Manco Inca initially had good relations with Francisco Pizarro and several otherSpanish conquistadors, but in 1535 he was left in Cuzco under the control of Pizarro's brothers, Juan and Gonzalo, who so mistreated Manco Inca that he ultimately rebelled.