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Why did some of the native population join Cortés in capturing their own capital?

A.
B.
C.
Cortes tricked them and forced them to participate in the capture.
Many natives resented Aztec rule and joined Cortés in overthrowing their kingdom.
Many natives converted to Christianity and were convinced to overthrow the Aztecs for their religion.
D.
Cortes bribed the natives to betray the Aztecs by (falsely) promising to leave them alone.

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Why did some of the native population join Cortés in capturing their own capital?

A. Cortes tricked them and forced them to participate in the capture.

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

  • Many natives wanted to get over the rule of Aztec because they got tired of all the bloodshed and their people being hurt and their lands getting seized therefore,they joined cortés in overthrowing Aztec's Kingdom.

C. Many natives converted to Christianity and were convinced to overthrow the Aztecs for their religion.

D. Cortes bribed the natives to betray the Aztecs by (falsely) promising to leave them alone.

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