Answer:
Cortes came to the capital of the Aztecs and tried to get the leader to sign over the land, but when that didnt work, He came back later and destroyed the Aztec city
Step-by-step explanation:
Hernan Cortes, was an explorer who ventured from Europe in 1519. He brought 600 men, 16 horses, and a few cannons. He landed at (Present-day) Mexico, and they began an inward trek to the capital of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan. The leader of the Aztecs, Moctezuma, didn't know if Cortes was a prophesied god that returned from the east, so he sent gifts to them to welcome, but urged them not to come to Tenochtitlan. Cortes did not stop, but was intrigued by the gold included in some of the gifts. He eventually arrived, and was amazed by the beautiful city. The Spanish scorned the Aztec Religion and tried to convert them to Christianity, which wasn't successful. More Spanish were coming as backup, but in the confusion that followed, the Aztecs drove the Spanish out. In retaliation, they returned in 1521 and after the Spanish and Local natives teamed up, they destroyed the city and setup Mexico City in the ruins.