Question

What were Hernan Cortes's hidden motives in his letter to Emperor Charles V detailing his conquest of Montezuma's empire?

Answer 1

The hidden motives of Hernando Cortes in his letter to Emperor Charles V in detailing his conquest of Montezuma’s empire is that he has messaged the king by letters by having to tell him his success and that he wants the king to acknowledge these efforts rather than having or gaining punishment of mutiny.

Answer 2

Hernan Cortes's hidden motives was present himself as the best choice for governor of New Spain.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hernan Cortes was the leader of the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire and other large portions of what is today Mexico. Cortes wrote a series of letters betwen 1519 and 1526 to then Emperor Charles V, King of Spain, detailing his arrival to the New World, the war against the Aztecs, and the aftermath of the conquest of Mexico. Writing these letters, Cortes hoped to win Charles V's favor by presenting himself as the most knowledgeable and capable candidate to rule the newly conquered territories, mostly because of his experience as leader of the expedition. While Cortes was appointed governor of New Spain by the King, his power was severely curtailed by the appointment of other officers.