Why did the Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés and his Spanish counterparts decide to go to war with the Aztecs and their leader, Montezuma?
A) The Aztecs had advanced technology that the Spanish wanted.
B) The Aztecs did not have an army to organize a response.
C) The Aztecs had gold and other riches.
D) The Aztecs were not Christian.

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The Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés, were motivated by the wealth of the Aztec Empire, particularly their gold and other riches, which they sought to acquire.

Why Did the Spanish Explorer Hernán Cortés and His Spanish